Lincoln East Spartans rout Lincoln Northeast Rockets in Thursday night matchup

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln East Spartans were victorious in a Thursday night matchup against the Lincoln Northeast Rockets.

The Spartans won 42-7 in the game at Seacrest Field.

Lincoln Northeast fumbled the opening kickoff, and the Spartans recovered it, later scoring thanks to Dash Bauman’s 5-yard rush.

Bauman and Troy Peltz were responsible for the next two scores, giving the Spartans a 21-0 lead.

The Spartans’ momentum continued as quarterback Jeter Worthley tossed one to Owen Laessig for a 35-yard touchdown to close out the half.

In the second half, Worthley threw two more touchdown passes.

Northeast’s only score of the game came from quarterback Landon Hoff finding Jacian Brown.