Basketball Recap: Keaton Weatherholt Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Blue Springs

Lincoln Northeast's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They came out on top against the Blue Springs Wildcats by a score of 58-50. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Rockets also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2024.

Lincoln Northeast got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Keaton Weatherholt out in front who shot 43% from the field on his way to 19 points and six boards. Another player making a difference was Cole Coffman, who posted 11 points and six rebounds.

Rockets

Offensive Rebounds (Career)

12/06/25 vs Blue Springs	12
02/07/25 @ Omaha South	11
01/24/25 @ Lincoln High	11
01/07/25 @ Lincoln Southeast	11
02/18/25 vs Omaha Northwest	10

Lincoln Northeast smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since the start of last season.

Lincoln Northeast's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Blue Springs, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.

Coming up, Lincoln Northeast will take on Norfolk at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. As for Blue Springs, they will be taking part in a tournament against Parkway South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.