Having just played yesterday, the Lincoln High Links will head out on the road to face off against the Omaha Central Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Lincoln High will be strutting in after a victory while Omaha Central will be coming in after a defeat.
Lincoln High lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Lincoln Southeast, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's contest. The Links were the clear victors by a 56-32 margin over the Knights on Friday. The Links have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 21 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Omaha Central fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Bellevue East on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 47-39 to the Chieftains. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Chieftains 12-7 in the first quarter.
Lincoln High will need to focus on slowing down Audrey Olvera, one of several Omaha Central players who made an impact when they last played. She shot 42% from the field on her way to 13 points. Another player making a difference was Reality Mapp, who posted 12 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals.
Lincoln High is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.0 points over those games. As for Omaha Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-18 record this season.
Lincoln High ended up a good deal behind Omaha Central in their previous matchup back in February of 2025, losing 59-41. Can the Links avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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