KEARNEY, Neb. (WOWT) – The 67th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl was played at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium, home of the University of Nebraska-Kearney, on Saturday. Rosters were made up of graduating high school senior all-stars from across the state, divided into the North and South teams.
Several Omaha-area football players represented their high schools for the final time, as the North won bragging rights behind a 28-21 victory.
“Everybody around here, great guys,” said TJ Whaley, Bellevue West grad and incoming UNK wide receiver. “We all just bonded well, the coaches are great, they taught us everything. The practices were hard, we were efficient, we wanted it and we just all brought it. Just letting everybody know in Bellevue what we do here. We’re representing Bellevue West here at all times.”
All proceeds from this game go to Shriners Hospitals, which “are dedicated to providing advanced, specialized care to children under the age of 18, free of charge.”
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