Lincoln High is 2-8 against Norfolk since December of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Lincoln High Links will look to defend their home court against the Norfolk Panthers at 7:30 p.m. Lincoln High knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Norfolk likes a good challenge.
Lincoln High is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They strolled past Columbus with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 83-64. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Links with their most commanding win of the season.
Lincoln High got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Buay Jock out in front who went 8 for 11 en route to 16 points and seven boards. Brady Nick was another key player, going 5 of 8 on his way to 16 points and three steals.
Meanwhile, Norfolk was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were dealt a 77-39 defeat at the hands of Lincoln North Star. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 221st, while the Navigators are ranked 17th).
Norfolk's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Lincoln High, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Lincoln High suffered a grim 77-57 defeat to Norfolk when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Lincoln High have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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