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Photos: Lincoln East football takes on Lincoln Northeast at Seacrest Field — Aug. 27
Lincoln East's Sam Sutko (10) leads his team out of the tunnel on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East was up 13-7 going into halftime.
Lincoln East's Huxton Katt (5) celebrates a touchdown alongside Harrison Dannewitz (7) and Will Manning (0) on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East was up 13-7 going into halftime.
Lincoln East head coach John Gingery looks on from the sideline on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East was up 13-7 going into halftime.
Lincoln Northeast's Kaleb Poulsen (0) celebrates his touchdown with Liam Gallagher (8) on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East was up 13-7 going into halftime.
Lincoln East's Thad Keebler (2) looks to pitch the ball on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East was up 13-7 going into halftime.
Lincoln East's Huxton Katt (5) carries the ball on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East was up 13-7 going into halftime.
Lincoln East student fans hold up shoes for the kickoff against Lincoln Northeast on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East was up 13-7 going into halftime.
Lincoln Northeast head coach Javonta Boyd argues with the official on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East was up 13-7 going into halftime.
Lincoln Northeast's Zayne Scully (4) passes over Lincoln East's Austin Denker (65) on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East was up 13-7 going into halftime.
Lincoln Northeast's Kaleb Poulsen (0) carries the ball under contact by Lincoln East's Jake Gerdts (22) on Thursday at Seacrest Field.
Lincoln Northeast head coach Javonta Boyd argues with the official on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East was up 13-7 going into halftime.
Lincoln East cheerleaders cheer on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Northeast beat Lincoln East 20-13.
Lincoln Northeast head coach Javonta Boyd greets Telemekus Alexander (2) after the game on Thursday at Seacrest Field.
Lincoln Northeast's Zayne Scully (4) runs the ball on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Northeast beat Lincoln East 20-13.
Lincoln Northeast's Kaleb Poulsen (0) runs the ball under defense by Lincoln East's Harrison Dannewitz (7) and Kyle Campbell (21) on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Northeast beat Lincoln East 20-13.
Lincoln East's Chase Cole (4) subs out with the aid of a trainer on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Northeast beat Lincoln East 20-13.
Lincoln Northeast's Zayne Scully (4) looks to pass on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln East was up 13-7 going into halftime.
