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The Lincoln East Baseball team ended a 46-year drought by capturing the state baseball title on Friday May 19th, 2023 at UNOs Tal Anderson Field. (L-R) Tanner Peterson, Landon Sandy (16) and Kai Burkey celebrate with Troy Peltz (2) after he threw out a runner at home to save the game in the bottom of the 7th inning.

10 inning dog fight leaves Lincoln East Baseball victorious

Hope Shortridge, Staff Writer, Editor May 26, 2023

For the first time since 1977, a Class A Lincoln school captured the state title in baseball. On Friday May 19th, 2023 at 7:00pm, the number two seed going into the tournament, the Lincoln East Spartans,...

Football player Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle during “Monday Night Football” game. He was hospitalized, and is now making improvements, although his season is officially over.

Damar Hamlin and Kalen Cullan: How struggles shape athletes

Peyton Svehla, Writer February 28, 2023

On January 2, 2023, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was in the headlines of sports news - but not for favorable reasons. After unexpectedly collapsing during the Bills vs. Bengals “Monday Night Football”...

Alex McCleary encourages his team at the district final on Friday February 24th, 2023. McCleary wrapped up his first year as varsity head coach with a record of 17-4.

Coach McCleary establishes a strong foundation in first year as Girls Basketball coach

Hope Shortridge, Staff Writer, Editor February 27, 2023

Alex McCleary has been labeled as the “young coach” in town. While this is McCleary's first year as the head varsity coach for the Lincoln East Girls Basketball team, he has been coaching for eleven...

The Spartans shook hands following the game against the Kearney Bearcats on September 27, 2022. They won all three sets.

Spartans win all three sets against Kearney Bearcats

Chelsea Embury, Staff Writer October 7, 2022

The Lincoln East varsity volleyball team went up against the Kearney Bearcats, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at East. The Spartans this season have a record of 14-7. After losses against Millard West...

Lincoln East Cross Country huddles after a successful LPS Championships meet at Pioneers Park on September 30, 2022. They won three first place titles at the meet.

Lincoln East Cross Country secures three first place titles at LPS Championships

Ava Chapin, Staff Writer October 6, 2022

The Lincoln Public Schools cross country championship meet took place on September 30, 2022 at Pioneers Park. The Lincoln East girls and boys both dominated the race, each claiming a first place team title....

Nebraska football fires their head coach, Scott Frost after loss against Georgia Southern University.

Scott Frost fired, what’s next for Nebraska football?

Izzy Apel, Staff Writer, Editor September 30, 2022

On September 11, 2022 Nebraska football head coach Scott Frost was fired. He was terminated three games into his fifth season after a 45-42 loss against Georgia Southern University. The university athletic...

Sophmore Caden Haar gets ready for his next shot against Millard North. Haar and Partner Kirby Le won their #1 Doubles match with a score of 8-1.

Spartan Tennis dominates at Millard North, McCook triangular

Claire Weibye, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

On Tuesday September 23, 2022, the Lincoln East varsity boys tennis team buckled up for a triangular at Woods Tennis Center. The matchup against Millard North and McCook, started at four p.m. The Spartans...

Madison Adams celebrates her home run against Pius X on Thursday September 22nd, 2022.

Home run fiesta leads Lincoln East softball to victory over Pius X

Hope Shortridge, Staff Writer, Editor September 29, 2022

The matchup between Lincoln East and Pius X is always highly anticipated between the schools of A street, known as “The Battle of ‘A’ Street”. On Thursday, September 22, 2022, the Spartan softball...

The Spartan Volleyball team listens to Coach Johnson during a timeout at Lincoln Northstar on September 6, 2022. The players were practicing their theme of building more together.

Spartan Volleyball team sweeps the Northstar Gators

Kendra Riekenberg, Staff Writer September 26, 2022

The Lincoln East volleyball team defeated the Gators at Lincoln Northstar High School on September 6th, 2022. The Spartans are still on a winning streak after they took the title at the Bellevue West Invitational...

The Lincoln East Spartans defense tackle a Northeast Rockets player on September 15, 2022.

Spartans rout Rockets in homecoming match-up

Colin Cartwright, Staff Writer September 23, 2022

The Lincoln East High School football team faced off against the Lincoln Northeast Rockets in an awaited rivalry homecoming game at Seacrest Field on September 15th, 2022. The Spartans entered the match-up...

Lincoln East girl’s lead the pack at the Titan Invite, starting strong in the first 1,000 meters.

Lincoln East Cross Country sets two meet records at Titan Classic

Peyton Svehla, Writer September 21, 2022

On September 3rd, 2022, the Lincoln East cross country team dominated the competition, starting their season off with two meet record runners. Racing at Walnut Creek, junior Mia Murray and senior Isaac...

The Lincoln East varsity softball team gather around the plate after a home run against Kearney on September 6th, 2022.

Lincoln East softball’s home run barrage lifts Spartans over Kearney Bearcats

Colin Cartwright, Staff Writer September 20, 2022

The Lincoln East High School varsity softball team took on the Kearney Bearcats in a double-header at Doris Bair on September 6th, 2022. The Spartans walked into the two games with a 10-3 record looking...

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