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Lincoln East High School's home of Spartan news

The Oracle
Lincoln East High School's home of Spartan news

The Oracle
Framed shirts, team picture cutouts, and posters fill the walls of the East training room. Not only do these posters demonstrate the success of East teams, the represent the hard work of the trainers that kept these athletes healthy.

East training staff members are the unsung heroes of Spartan sports

Peyton Svehla, Staff Writer, Co-Editor-In-Chief • October 12, 2023

When people think of highschool athletic practices, they often think of players scrimmaging against teammates, lifting in the weightroom, and repetitive drillwork. What’s easily forgotten is the training...

Current Spartans involved in athletics and activities that aided the Spartans to the NSAA cup victory for the 2022-2023 victory celebrate at Booster Blitz. This was the Spartans second straight title.

East soars athletically, wins second straight NSAA Cup

Hope Shortridge, Staff Writer, Co-Editor-In-Chief • October 11, 2023

Lincoln East athletics have soared the past two years, with multiple sports finishing first or second in their respective state championship. Because of this, East has won the NSAA cup all-class division...

Elly Honnens driving the ball onto the fairway at Mahoney Golf Course on Thursday, September 21, 2023. This was the second hole of the day for her, starting the front nine off strong.

Girls Varsity Golf smokes Spartan Invite

Kaitlyn Peitzmeier, Editor, Social Media Editor • October 11, 2023

The Lincoln East Girls Golf Varsity and JV teams played Mahoney Golf Course on Thursday, September 21, 2023, for the Spartan Invite Tournament. Fifteen other schools attended; East’s biggest competitors...

Lincoln East's Varsity Volleyball team going for the ball in the final minutes of the third set of thier game agaisnt the Northeast Rockets, Tuesday September 12, 2023. With twin scores in the twenties, and both teams vying for a win, East's victory in the next three points secured them the set and won them the game.

East varsity volleyball defeats Northeast three to zero

Kylie Brown, Staff Writer, Editor • September 20, 2023

On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, Lincoln East’s Varsity Volleyball team went up against and defeated the Northeast Rockets at Northeast High School. After a tense third and final set, East secured their...

Sophmore Samarth Sajeesh (left) with his Dual Partner, senior Caden Haar at Woods Tennis Center, on September 13th 2023. Sajeesh serves the ball to the LHS players while Haar moves up to the net, preparing for when they return the ball.

Tough Love: East High Boys Varsity Tennis Wins Dual Against Lincoln High

Louis Hoffman, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023

On Wednesday September 13, 2023, the Lincoln East Boys Varsity Tennis team won their dual against Lincoln High at Woods Tennis Center. Although the win was exciting, it is not surprising, as the East team...

Lincoln East's Owen Laessig (4) eyes down Lincoln Southwest's Landon Kelley (6) on Friday, September 8, at Seacrest Field. East beat Southwest with a score of 28-7.

Lincoln East Spartans prevail over Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks in rival football game

Ava Chapin, Staff Writer, Editor • September 19, 2023

The Lincoln East varsity football team went head-to-head with Lincoln Southwest on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Seacrest Field. With both teams entering with a 1-1 season record, the game was highly anticipated,...

The Lincoln East Baseball team ended a 46-year drought by capturing the state baseball title on Friday May 19th, 2023 at UNO's 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, Co-Editor-In-Chief • 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, Staff Writer, Co-Editor-In-Chief • 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, Co-Editor-In-Chief • 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, Editor • 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...

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