Burke had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 5-9 to make it 12. They fell just short of the Omaha Northwest Huskies by a score of 48-46. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered since December 5, 2024.
Jaylend Parks
| 01/16/26 @ Omaha Northwest | 58% |
| 01/15/26 vs Fremont | 53% |
| 01/12/26 vs Bryan | 57% |
| 01/09/26 vs Omaha South | 50% |
Despite the loss, Burke still got an impressive performance from Jaylend Parks, who went 7-for-12 to rack up 15 points and five boards. Parks is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games he's played. Ke'Vaun Roper was another key player, putting up seven points and six rebounds.
As for Omaha Northwest, they now have a winning record of 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Burke since February 5, 2019.
Omaha Northwest's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dawayne Kearney, who posted 15 points. Another player making a difference was Jakyi Johnson, who almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine boards.
Looking ahead, Burke will take on Lincoln Northeast at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will be up against the Rockets' rather soft defense (which has allowed 53.58 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Omaha Northwest, they have already played their next contest, a 34-30 win against Grand Island on the 17th.
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