Nebraska QB commit leads team to season-opening victory
A Nebraska quarterback recruit led his team to victory on Friday night. Senior recruit Danny Kaelin and Bellevue West defeated Creighton Prep, 27-14, in their season-opening high school football game.
Kaelin went 22 of 35 passing for 225 yards. Bellevue West is also home to wide receiver prospects Dae’vonn Hall and Isaiah McMorris.
Kaelin committed to the University of Missouri in March. He announced his new commitment to the Cornhuskers less than 24 hours after decommitting from the Tigers.
Allen Trieu of 247Sports believes the Bellevue, Nebraska native is an effective passer and has the ability to fit the ball into tight spots.
“Shows the ability to anticipate and throw into windows and throw his receivers open. Solid to good arm strength. Very effective as an intermediate passer. Throws it well enough down the field to keep defenses honest but would not be currently classified as elite in the velocity category.”
Bellevue West will retake the field on Friday when it hosts Ohama North in a non-district matchup. Find social media reactions to the game below.
A few photos from tonights Bellevue West/Creighton Prep game, including some impressive leg kick on a punt from Daniel Kaelin. https://t.co/NwbCgUBQuc pic.twitter.com/dhTNsKwMws
— Michael Bruntz (@michaelbruntz) August 19, 2023
Touchdown TBirds
30 yard pass from Daniel Kaelin to TJ Whaley sets Bell. West up inside the 10, and @ClaytonGauff_ punches it in from 6
Bell. West 7, Creighton Prep 0; 8:25 1Q pic.twitter.com/xJzSwE2qor
— Peter Burtnett (@peterburtnett) August 19, 2023
Final thoughts from Bellevue West 27-14 win over Creighton Prep. #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/FuTZPGXYA8
— Mike Sautter (@MikeSautter_) August 19, 2023
Daniel Kaelin on the opening drive last night #GBR pic.twitter.com/wMdd6B4bU6
— 247Huskers (@247Huskers) August 19, 2023
🏈 About…that…time. Bellevue West, with 3 #Huskers commits, about to open the season hosting Creighton Prep. pic.twitter.com/9HsvQC9T47
— Adam Krueger (@AdamKruegerTV) August 18, 2023
For Bellevue West, Danny Kaelin went 22-35 for 225 yards passing.
CJ Gauff ran the ball 15 times for 104 yards and 2 TDs while Charlie Gewinner had 12 carries for 71 yards and 2 scores as well.
Tight end TJ Whaley led the way through the air with 74 yards on 5 receptions.
— Jacob Padilla (@JacobPadilla_) August 19, 2023
Nebraska 2024 QB commit Daniel Kaelin led Bellevue West to a Week 0 win over Creighton Prep tonight, with fellow #Huskers commits Isaiah McMorris and Dae'vonn Hall catching a couple passes.
Here's Kaelin's highlights from the win: pic.twitter.com/cUmZ44kkaG
— Luke Mullin (@LjsLuke) August 19, 2023
Daniel Kaelin looking 🔥 #GBR
📸 @GregSmithRivals pic.twitter.com/AMcE75u4xz
— 247Huskers (@247Huskers) August 19, 2023
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