Game of the Week Preview: Lincoln Southeast vs. Lincoln Southwest

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The annual southside battle between the Knights and the Silverhawks kicks off on Friday night.

Lincoln Southeast vs. Lincoln Southwest is Channel 8’s Game of the Week, which begins at 7 p.m. at Seacrest Field.

In the lead up to the rivalry game, Channel 8’s Andrew Ward spoke with Knights head coach Ryan Gottula.

Ward also invited three players from the Silverhawks — Nathan Hill, Thatcher Shelton and Colton Hoy — to discuss the anticpiated matchup during the morning show.

We also got a chance this week to see how Southwest’s dance team, cheerleaders and marching band were gearing up.

Band interview:

Cheerleader interview:

Dance team interview: