Nebraska's most-recent commit had his hand in Class A top-ranked Omaha Burke's 41-24 win against defending state champion Omaha North on Friday.
Chris Hickman caught a 9-yard touchdown, while also giving the Vikings fits on defense. Hickman had eight tackles, one sack, an interception and a forced fumble as Burke continues to roll this fall.
Less than 24 hours after helping lead Burke to a win, Hickman announced his commitment to the Huskers.
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Hickman's teammate, Nick Henrich, had nine tackles against Omaha North. The Husker linebacker recruit has 46 tackles this season, including 10 TFLs.
NU quarterback recruit Luke McCaffrey (Littleton, Colorado) completed 20-of-37 for 270 yards and a touchdown in Valor Christian's 28-7 win against Pine Creek. McCaffrey did just as much damage with his legs, rushing for 95 yards and two touchdowns. That included a 35-yard score in which McCaffrey faked a handoff and bounced around outside.
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Husker athlete prospect Wandale Robinson (Frankfort, Kentucky) put up video-game-like numbers in Western Hills' 41-23 win against Frankfort. The four-star prospect finished with 365 all-purpose yards and four total touchdowns, including a 21-yard touchdown catch and a 96-yard punt return for a TD. According to the Lexington Herald, Kentucky coach Mark Stoops was on hand to watch.
Nebraska athlete recruit Jamie Nance (Blanchard, Oklahoma) also had a busy night. Nance caught a 61-yard touchdown and rushed four times for 37 yards and another score in Blanchard's 48-14 win against Newcastle.
Husker recruit Garrett Snodgrass rushed for 112 yards, passed for 182 yards and accounted for four touchdowns in the Dukes' 42-37 loss to Omaha Skutt.
Husker linebacker recruit Jackson Hannah (Nashville) had four tackles in Montgomery Bell Academy's 45-7 win against Father Ryan.
NU running back recruit Dedrick Mills (Garden City Community College) rushed 22 times for 125 yards and a touchdown in the Broncbusters come-from-behind 28-21 win against Independence. Mills also added a two-point conversion.
Husker defensive tackle recruit Tony Fair (Pima Community College) had one of the Aztecs' six interceptions in a 30-13 junior college win.
NU offensive lineman recruit Michael Lynn (Englewood, Colorado) helped pave the way for 387 total yards in Cherry Creek's 35-34 overtime win against Pomona. Lynn also received a scholarship offer from Penn State over the weekend.
Husker defensive lineman recruit Ethan Piper (Norfolk Catholic) had a fumble recovery in the Knights' 49-14 win against Bancroft-Rosalie/Lyons-Decatur.