Nemaha Central hosts Chanute in nonleague showdown Friday in Seneca

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Nemaha Central will host the Chanute Blue Comets on Friday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. Central at Nemaha Valley High School in Seneca. Fans can find the full game page on SBLive for updates and scoring: https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/football/games/5795420-chanute-vs-nemaha-central

Quick game details

  • Matchup: Nemaha Central Thunder (home) vs. Chanute Blue Comets (away)

  • Date/time: Friday, Sept. 26 — 6 p.m. Central

  • Location: Seneca, Kan. (Nemaha Valley High School)

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/football/games/5795420-chanute-vs-nemaha-central

  • Nemaha Central on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/football/teams/259728-nemaha-central-thunder

  • Chanute on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/football/teams/236948-chanute-blue-comets

A little context

These teams met last season on Sept. 27, 2024, with Nemaha Central edging Chanute, 13-7. That tight finish suggests Friday’s game could come down to field position and a late stop. Check the SBLive game page for live updates and final box scores.

Streaming and tickets

  • Streaming: Both schools maintain NFHS Network pages where broadcasts or replays may be posted — Nemaha Central: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/nemaha-valley-high-school-seneca-ks/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Chanute: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/chanute-high-school-chanute-ks/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Tickets: No ticketing links were provided. Check the host school’s athletic department or the SBLive game page for any updates.

Weather and fan notes

A local forecast is available for Seneca, Kan.; check conditions closer to kickoff at the SBLive game page. On SBLive, Chanute currently has 4 fans and Nemaha Central has 1 fan — follow the teams to increase their fan counts and get alerts. Picks on SBLive are available for fan engagement; they’re just for fun and do not reflect any official win projections. These numbers may change, so make your pick and follow the team you want to support.

Why watch

Nonleague showdowns like this can shift momentum for both programs heading into the heart of the season. Expect a physical, low-scoring battle given last year’s 13-7 result — and follow the SBLive game page above for live updates, final stats and postgame reaction.