Omaha North lost against Lincoln North Star back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Omaha North Vikings were outmatched by the Lincoln North Star Navigators and fell 63-34. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 126th, while the Navigators are ranked 35th).
01/24/25 @ Lincoln North Star | 8 |
01/27/24 @ Fremont | 8 |
11/30/23 @ Omaha South | 6 |
02/20/24 vs Bryan | 5 |
02/10/24 @ Omaha Central | 5 |
Omaha North's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Damarionna Tiffin, who posted eight points, and Akazja Foster, who had eight points. That's the most points Tiffin has posted since back in January of 2024.
Lincoln North Star got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Sarah Gatwech out in front who went 9 for 16 on her way to 20 points and eight rebounds. Brooke Plahn was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to eight boards and three steals.
The loss snapped Omaha North's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-8 record. As for Lincoln North Star, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.
Omaha North has already played their next game, a 60-44 win against Omaha Northwest on the 28th. As for Lincoln North Star, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 39-21 victory against Lincoln Southeast on the 29th.
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