Basketball Recap: Omaha Nation Starts Season with Win Against Lyons-Decatur Northeast

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Previous 5 Games

12/04/25 - Away	56-42 W
12/05/24 - Home	88-42 W
11/30/23 - Away	66-46 W
12/01/22 - Home	79-47 W
12/30/15 - Home	44-57 L

Omaha Nation had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They enjoyed a cozy 56-42 victory over the Lyons-Decatur Northeast Cougars. That's more bragging rights for the Chiefs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

When it comes to explaining why Lyons-Decatur Northeast lost, don't look at Kaden Knaak. Despite the final result, he went 7-for-14 on his way to 23 points along with six rebounds and three blocks. Elijah Schlichting was another key player, putting up eight points and six boards.

Omaha Nation didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 74-14 win against Santee on the 5th. As for Lyons-Decatur Northeast, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 50-27 victory against Homer on the 6th.