Widespread scoring propels Spartans over Links
Jeremiah Zimmerman, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019
Filed under 2018-2019, Showcase, Sports
The Spartans scored a season-high 81 points on Saturday. After a postponement due to weather on Friday, East was ready to go versus Lincoln High. Nine players on East’s roster scored at least one point, and five scored double digits. “When guys get in foul trouble, it presents opportunities for o...
Fourth ranked Spartans head into big weekend
Jeremiah Zimmerman, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
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The East High boys basketball team has surprised many through the first half of the season. Ranked fourth amongst Class A teams in Nebraska, the 9-3 Spartans have played in eight games decided by single digits, three of which have gone into overtime. “I think it’s good in the nature that we have...
Pack the Pool brings attention to swimming and more
Emily Bray, A&E Editor
January 16, 2019
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The annual Pack the Pool, a swimming and diving event, was one of the best we’ve ever had in attendance. The stands were filled with students, swimming and dive alumni, parents and relatives, and Spartan fans. The East High community came together to support the hardworking student-athletes last night, he...
Spartan boys basketball preview
Max Nieman, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
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The Spartan basketball season is upon us, as Lincoln East will attempt to fight for a playoff spot for the second year in a row. With the dawn of a new season, it brings a lot of new faces to the team, after the Spartans lost seven seniors from the previous year, but East is ready for the challenge. Hea...
Spartan cross country finishes strong
Jeremiah Zimmerman, Staff Writer
November 2, 2018
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With the fall sports season coming to a close, it’s important to highlight East High’s cross county teams. The girls team overcame adversity at the state meet and came out victorious. “The two previous seasons we were so close to winning it all, and we had a few things go against us,” said c...
Spartans football falls short against Warriors
Jeremiah Zimmerman, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
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The Spartan football season has concluded after losing to Omaha Westside 34-7 in the first round of the state playoffs. The East offense never found a rhythm until a drive late in the fourth quarter, topped off by a 1-yard touchdown run from Blake Ingamells, putting the Spartans on the scoreboard....
Spartans stifle 4th ranked Millard West en route to playoffs
Chelsie Caulfield, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2018
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The Lincoln East Spartans stunned the fourth ranked Millard West Wildcats in a game with strong playoff implications. The Spartans, looking to reach playoff berth, needed to top the Wildcats to keep their hopes alive. Throughout the first half, the Spartan defense held the Wildcats to a touchdown, bu...
Spartans look to continue win streak against Wildcats
Max Nieman, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
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Tenth ranked Lincoln East looks to face 6th ranked Millard West this week, in a pivotal week for the Spartans, who are currently in the hunt for a playoff spot. East is prepared for the task at hand, coming off of two straight shutouts highlighted by the assertive front seven of the defense. Senior li...
East shuts out Bryan to keep playoff hopes alive
Max Nieman, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
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The Spartans continued to find their stride this week against Omaha Bryan, following a 59-0 shutout. From the beginning, East seemed to be in control of the game, after forcing a three and out to force a safety on the Bear’s punt attempt, jumping out to an early 2-0 lead. Then the offense came in ...
Football preview: Lincoln East looks to keep momentum vs. Omaha Bryan
Jeremiah Zimmerman, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
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Attempting to win three straight games for the first time since 2016, the 3-3 Spartans will go up against the 1-5 Bears of Omaha Bryan on Friday. “Omaha Bryan doesn’t have a great record but we still gotta prepare as we do for every other team, see what they do on offense and prepare our defense...
Young and energetic Spartans head into district softball tournament
Jeremiah Zimmerman, Staff Writer
October 4, 2018
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The Lincoln East varsity softball team is heading into the A District Tournament 13-18 overall with a 3-3 district record. “I think we still need to be able to figure out how to be the best we can be,” said head coach Lance Kingery. “So, we certainly haven’t hit that yet.” With 70% of ...
Defense dominates as the Spartans prevail over the Navigators
Jeremiah Zimmerman, Staff Writer
October 1, 2018
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It’s no secret that East football has struggled with turnovers and penalties during the 2018 season. Nevertheless, East won the turnover battle Thursday night, forcing six Navigator turnovers that propelled the Spartans to a 17-0 victory at Seacrest Field. “I talked about it before we came down,...
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