The Lincoln High Links's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They came out on top against Gretna East by a score of 63-50. That looming 63-50 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Lincoln High yet this season.
Gretna East's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Drayke Brown, who scored 15 points. It was the first time this season that Brown scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Jake Hawley, who scored 14 points.
Lincoln High pushed their record up to 6-14 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points per game. As for Gretna East, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lincoln High will face off against Norfolk at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Nebraska (Norfolk is ranked 179th, while Lincoln High is ranked 165th). As for Gretna East, they will head out on the road to challenge Bryan at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gretna East will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps Nebraska Rankings (they are ranked 187th, while Bryan is ranked 42nd).
