Unity Seats Brings Community Together for Westview Wolverines vs. Elkhorn North Wolves

Friday night football will provide the setting for connection when the Westview Wolverines face the Elkhorn North Wolves on Sept. 11, 2026, at 15800 Summit Plz, Bennington, NE 68007. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska Army National Guard will host a pregame ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by kickoff at 7 p.m.

The event will feature a US United Unity Seats experience bringing together the Sheriff, deputies and community members who hold opposing viewpoints. Through the program, participants receive tickets and sit alongside one another during the game, sharing the excitement of the evening as neighbors rather than adversaries.

This gathering carries added significance on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The occasion offers Douglas County residents a chance to remember the importance of unity, service and community connection while honoring a day that continues to hold deep meaning across the nation.

Against the backdrop of a high school football game, Unity Seats will focus on what people can build together. The shared experience of cheering from the stands creates room for conversation and personal connection, helping participants see beyond disagreement and recognize their common investment in the community.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office views the evening as another step toward strengthening trust and relationships throughout the county. From the pregame ceremony to the 7 p.m. kickoff, the Westview Wolverines and Elkhorn North Wolves matchup will show how sports can bring people into the same seats, start conversations and remind everyone that unity begins with choosing to come together.