While Omaha Westside's win against Papillion-LaVista wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Warriors had just enough and edged out the Monarchs 59-56. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Monarchs: they've now won eight in a row.

Donnie Barfield, Jr.
| 01/02/26 vs Papillion-LaVista | 19 |
| 12/31/25 vs Millard South | 16 |
| 12/30/25 vs Omaha Northwest | 18 |
Donnie Barfield, Jr. was the offensive standout of the contest as he shot 58% from the field on his way to 19 points. His big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Kai Fredrick also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Despite the loss, Papillion-LaVista still got an impressive performance from Sam Boudreau, who posted 17 points. Another player making a difference was Preston Avalon, who went 6-for-15 to rack up 12 points and five boards.
Omaha Westside's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Papillion-LaVista, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Omaha Westside and Creighton Prep will face off at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. As for Papillion-LaVista, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Lincoln at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday. The Monarchs' defense better be ready for this one: the Lynx have averaged an impressive 74.2 points per game this season.
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