Omaha Westside Defeats Millard South 41-17
Omaha Westside moves to an undefeated season after topping Millard South in a clash of 8-0 teams.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Football
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Omaha Westside secured a 41-17 victory over Millard South on October 24, 2026, to finish the regular season with an unbeaten record. Both teams entered the matchup holding identical 8-0 records.
Why it matters
The win positions Omaha Westside to likely claim the top seed in the upcoming Class A state playoffs. The program aims to capture its third state crown in the last five years.
Braylen Warren threw for 253 yards and four touchdowns while adding 66 rushing yards and a score, helping Westside best the 8-0 Millard South. Trae Taylor recorded 202 passing yards and one rushing touchdown for the opposition.
The players
Braylen Warren
He is a central player for the Omaha Westside football team who led his team to victory with multiple touchdowns.
Trae Taylor
He serves as a key quarterback for Millard South and completed 13 of 30 passes during the game.
Omaha Westside
This is a high school football program that completed an undefeated regular season and is pursuing its third state title in five years.
Millard South
This is a high school football program that entered the game with an unblemished 8-0 record.
The details
Braylen Warren scored on a 4-yard run to break a tie, while the Westside defense shut down the opposition with three second-half interceptions. Braiden McClanathan contributed a 33-yard field goal, and Ty Hanna added a 24-yard field goal.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: Game played between Omaha Westside and Millard South.
Next week: The NSAA playoffs begin.
Season Trajectory
This win cements Omaha Westside as the dominant force heading into the Nebraska School Activities Association Class A state playoffs. The performance establishes their momentum as they aim for their third state title in five years.
The victory secures an undefeated regular season for Omaha Westside, significantly boosting their strength of schedule metrics for playoff seeding. This result confirms their status as a primary favorite for the upcoming postseason tournament.
The takeaway
Omaha Westside has proven its status as a top-tier contender by closing out a perfect regular season. Coaches and players now focus on carrying this momentum into the high-stakes environment of the state tournament.
What happens next
The NSAA playoffs are scheduled to begin next week, where Omaha Westside will compete as a top-seeded contender.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by MaxPreps.
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