Lincoln North Star falls short to Bellevue West in first round of playoffs

BELLEVUE, Neb. (KLKN) – The Bellevue West Thunderbirds took home a playoff victory Friday night, beating Lincoln North Star 14-6.

The Navigators were trying to capitalize off their second-consecutive playoff birth, but fell short at Faiman Field.

It was a heavy defensive battle between both sides in the first half.

The Navigators were able to force a turnover, while Bellevue West held North Star to just 6 points.

Bellevue West advances to the Class A Quarterfinals and will take on No. 3 Kearney next week.