Lincoln Lutheran had won seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 6-4 to make it eight. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 35-33 win over the Syracuse Rockets. That's more bragging rights for the Warriors, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Grant Kuhlmann
| 01/02/26 @ Syracuse | 13 |
| 12/31/25 vs Holdrege | 9 |
| 12/22/25 vs Roncalli Catholic | 8 |
| 12/16/25 vs Seward | 7 |
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It was another big night for Grant Kuhlmann, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 13 boards. Those 13 rebounds gave him a new career-high. Braxton Glines was another key player, putting up nine points.
As for Syracuse, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-2. The contest marked their lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Syracuse's loss came despite strong showings from Maxwell Parde and Jake Janssen. Parde posted nine points along with six boards and three steals, while Janssen shot 50% from the field en route to 11 points. Parde has also also been stellar as far as field goal percentage is concerned: he's posted one of at least 50% every time he's hit the court this season. Another player making a difference was Will Janssen, who had seven points.
Coming up, Lincoln Lutheran will challenge Concordia at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors' defense better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 61 points per game this season. As for Syracuse, they have already played their next matchup, a 70-47 victory against Wilber-Clatonia on the 6th.
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