Nebraska Shrine Bowl Football Rosters Revealed

Top senior high school players to compete in annual all-star game

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

The rosters for the 2026 Nebraska Shrine Bowl have been announced, featuring many of the state's top senior high school football players. The annual all-star game will take place on June 6 at Cope Stadium on the University of Nebraska-Kearney campus.

Why it matters

The Nebraska Shrine Bowl is a prestigious event that showcases the talent of the state's top high school football players before they move on to college programs. It provides an opportunity for these athletes to compete one final time at the high school level and gain exposure from college scouts.

The details

The North team will be led by head coach Kameron Lenhardt from Bennington, while Jamie Opfer of Seward will coach the South squad. Several players from state championship and runner-up teams across Nebraska's high school classifications will be participating, including Charlie Swoboda from Bennington, Micah Arellano and Logan Holtmeyer from Papillion-La Vista, and Ben Monheiser and Harrison Krueger from the Class C-1 and Class B state title games.

  • The 2026 Nebraska Shrine Bowl is scheduled for Saturday, June 6.
  • The game will be played at Cope Stadium on the University of Nebraska-Kearney campus.

The players

Kameron Lenhardt

Head coach of the North team, from Bennington High School.

Jamie Opfer

Head coach of the South team, from Seward High School.

Charlie Swoboda

Player on the North team, from Bennington High School.

Micah Arellano

Player on the North team, from Papillion-La Vista High School.

Logan Holtmeyer

Player on the North team, from Papillion-La Vista High School.

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What’s next

Complete rosters for the 2026 Nebraska Shrine Bowl can be found on the Rural Radio Nebraska website.

The takeaway

The Nebraska Shrine Bowl is an important annual event that showcases the state's top high school football talent and provides these players with one final opportunity to compete at the prep level before moving on to college programs.