Lincoln Journal Star Basketball Rankings
Contents
- Lincoln Journal Star’s Top High School Basketball Teams
- The Best high school basketball players in Lincoln
- The Top high school Basketball Coaches in Lincoln
- The Most Exciting high school basketball games in Lincoln
- The Greatest high school basketball Teams in Lincoln History
- The Most Memorable high school Basketball Moments in Lincoln
- The Rivalries in Lincoln High School Basketball
- The Most Intense high school basketball Players in Lincoln
- The Most Passionate High School Basketball Fans in Lincoln
- The Future of High School Basketball in Lincoln
The Lincoln Journal Star releases their annual Basketball Rankings for the upcoming season
Lincoln Journal Star’s Top High School Basketball Teams
The Lincoln Journal Star has released its latest high school basketball rankings Here are the top teams in the area:
1. Lincoln Southwest (9-0)
2. Lincoln Pius X (8-1)
3. Millard North (7-2)
4. Omaha Burke (8-2)
5. Omaha Creighton Prep (6-3)
The Best high school basketball players in Lincoln
In order to be the best, you have to beat the best. Check out who the top basketball players in Lincoln are.
The Top high school Basketball Coaches in Lincoln
Today, the Lincoln Journal Star released their annual rankings of the top high school Basketball coaches in Lincoln.
This year’s top coach is Steve Smith of Lincoln high school Coach Smith has been at Lincoln for six years and has led the team to two State Championships
Rounding out the top five are:
2. Tim Knette of East High School
3. Scott McCain of Southwest High School
4. Kevin Mattimore of North Star High School
5. Mark Lewis of East High School
The Most Exciting high school basketball games in Lincoln
The Lincoln Journal Star will be ranking the top ten most exciting High School basketball games in Lincoln. The criteria for the games being ranked is based on a number of factors. These include but are not limited to the following: the teams playing, the importance of the game, the rivalries involved, and whether or not it was a close game
The Greatest high school basketball Teams in Lincoln History
The Lincoln Journal Star has been ranking the top high school basketball teams in Lincoln history since 1931.
This year’s list includes 8 teams from the post-season era (since 1992), when Nebraska began holding a State Tournament
1. 1993 Lincoln Southeast – 26-0
2. 2016 Lincoln North Star – 25-1
3. 2008 Lincoln East – 23-3
4. 2002 Lincoln Southwest – 22-4
5. 2010 Lincoln Pius X – 22-4
6. 1961 Lincoln High – 20-2
7. 1997 Lincoln East – 19-5
8. 2012 Bellevue West – 18-6
The Most Memorable high school Basketball Moments in Lincoln
It’s been a long time since we’ve had a High School Basketball season in Lincoln. But, there have been some great moments over the years. Let’s take a look at some of the most memorable.
1. George Washington’s Last-Second Shot to Win State in 1979
2. Pius X’s Undefeated Season in 1998
3. Southwest’smiraculous come-from-behind victory in the State Tournament in 2001
4. Lincoln East’s Shot to beat rival Lincoln High in 2002
5. The Battle of 18th and Vine: Central vs. Southeast in 2003
6. Lincoln High’s Perfect Season in 2009
7. The Rise of the Gatorade Player of the Year: Anthony Cook in 2010
The Rivalries in Lincoln High School Basketball
The Lincoln Journal Star recently published their annual Basketball Rankings and there is always excitement around Lincoln high school basketball when it comes to the rivalries. The top ranked team in Class A this year is Lincoln Southeast, followed by Lincoln East in second and Lincoln Southwest in third. In Class B, the top ranked team is Norris, followed by Seward in second and York in third.
The biggest rivalry in Lincoln High school basketball is between Southeast and East. These two teams have been vying for the top spot in the Journal Star rankings for the past few years, and they always have a hotly contested game when they play each other. Southwest is also in the mix, as they are frequently ranked just behind Southeast and East.
These three teams will be sure to provide some exciting basketball this season, and it will be interesting to see how the rivalries play out.
The Most Intense high school basketball Players in Lincoln
Every High School has their star basketball player The one who always seems to make the game-winning shot or the player who is always hustling on defense. But, who are the most intense high school basketball players in Lincoln? Here are the top 10, based on their performance this season.
The Most Passionate High School Basketball Fans in Lincoln
The Journal Star asked readers to vote for the High School with the most passionate basketball fans in Lincoln. The top five schools, based on the number of votes received, are:
1. Lincoln High School
2. Lincoln Northeast High School
3. Lincoln Pius X High School
4. Lincoln Southeast High School
5. Lincoln Southwest High School
The Future of High School Basketball in Lincoln
As the basketball season comes to an end, the rankings for High School teams in Lincoln are finalized. The top spot goes to Lincoln Southeast, followed by Lincoln Southwest, then Lincoln High. These rankings are based on team record, Strength of Schedule and playoff results.