What: 67th Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl
When: June 7, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Where: Ron and Carol Cope Stadium in Kearney
Tickets: https://whollyticket.com/paymentpage/payment.php?event_id=84207
Shrine Bowl Website: https://neshrinebowl.org/

The 67th Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl game is slated to take place on June 7 at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium in Kearney. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.

Grand Island Northwest coach Kevin Stein has been named the head coach for the North. Stein just led his Vikings to the Class B state playoffs for the 10th consecutive season and produced a Division I signee in the Class of 2024. Stein’s son Joe is currently a tight end at Northern Illinois.

Boys Town head coach Chris Nizzi will take the helm of the South squad. Nizzi led the Cowboys to a 9-2 record in 2024 and a spot in the Class C-1 quarterfinals featuring Kansas State signee Darien Whitaker Jr.

Last year, the South team came away with a 17-10 victory. Gretna’s Isaiah Weber scored two touchdowns and was named Most Valuable Player.

NORTH Roster

NORTH Coaches

  • Head Coach: Kevin Stein (Grand Island Northwest)
  • Assistant Coaches: Joe Anderson (Oakland-Craig); James Patterson (Omaha Burke); Nick Kuxhausen (Mitchell); Mike Kozeal (Twin Loup); Jeff Eynetich (Grand Island Northwest); T.D. Stein (Alliance)

SOUTH Roster

SOUTH Coaches

  • Head Coach: Chris Nizzi (Boys Town)
  • Assistant Coaches: Mark Newmeyer (Crete); Curtis Larson (Plattsmouth); Mike Troy (Douglas County West); Randy Geier (Wauneta/Palisade); Maurice Donlely (Boys Town); John McClain (Boys Town)