The Lincoln High Links suffered their biggest defeat since November 30, 2023 on Saturday. They suffered a tough 54-29 defeat at the hands of Millard West. While losing is never fun, Lincoln High can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 211th, while Millard West is ranked third).
Neleigh Gessert was her usual excellent self, scoring 22 points along with two blocks for Millard West. The team also got some help courtesy of Norah Gessert, who scored seven points along with six assists and six rebounds.
Lincoln High's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Millard West, they pushed their record up to 15-1 with that win, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Lincoln High and Bellevue East will face off at 5:30 p.m. on February 2nd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. As for Millard West, they will be playing at home against Burke at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
