Nebraska 2025 Rankings Update: Stock Risers (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even with Part 1 complete, we still have a lot more ground to cover in our stock riser series.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our updated Nebraska Class of 2025 rankings offer a testament to the quality of the state's junior class. It's also proof that it's never too late to elevate your game, and the players below have done plenty of that lately.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On to Part 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["240780"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Feeney remains the steady driving force for a consistent Adams Central program. 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