Football Recap: Dynamic Duo of Turner Wilkie and Huxton Katt Lead Lincoln East to Victory

Lincoln East lost to Lincoln Southeast back in October of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Spartans came out on top against the Knights by a score of 27-14. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Spartans.

Turner Wilkie

Passer Rating

10/24/25 vs Lincoln Southeast	101.7
10/17/25 @ Bryan	91.3
10/09/25 vs Columbus	39.1
10/03/25 @ Millard North	53
09/26/25 vs Kearney	85.8
+ 3 more games

Leading Lincoln East to victory were Huxton Katt and Turner Wilkie. Katt rushed for 72 yards and two TDs, while Wilkie rushed for 28 yards and one score. What's more, Wilkie racked up 101.7 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September.

Lincoln East didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Lincoln Southeast to a completion percentage of just 47.1%. The team can thank Landen Lingenfelter for the heroic effort on defense: he. Lincoln East wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 58.3%.

Although Lincoln Southeast took the loss, they still got scores from Brecken Bokowski and Caden Ward.

Lincoln East's record now sits at 6-3. As for Lincoln Southeast, they moved to 5-4 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.

The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Lincoln East will square off against Omaha Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lincoln Southeast, they will take on Creighton Prep on Friday.