Lincoln Southwest brings home its first ever boys state basketball championship
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln Southwest made history on Saturday afternoon, winning its first ever state title after taking down Papillion-LaVista South.
Uzziah Sanders with final touch on Lincoln Southwest’s first ever state championship!!! @UzziahSanders | @LSWHoops @Channel8ABC #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/J8HotctJfp
— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 14, 2026
The Silver Hawks had to battle from behind after going down 19-13 after the first quarter.
Southwest fought hard in the second quarter to close that gap, going into the halftime down just one point, 26-25.
The green and silver hit another gear in the third quarter, scoring 19 points, before finishing the job with a 14-point final frame.
The final score was 57-53.
State Champions!!! @LSWHoops @Channel8ABC #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/SUwpeUJD9X
— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 14, 2026
Uzziah Sanders finished with a team and game-high 20-points while his brother, Makkiah Sanders, finished with 11.
Dakari Wilson finished with 14 points while knocking down four threes.
Champions. @UzziahSanders | @Dakar1Wilson | Makkiah Sanders@LSWHoops | @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/MhJFyBbDu5
— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 14, 2026
Lincoln Southwest captures the school’s first ever state championship and brings the Class A title back to Lincoln for the first time since 2003.
Final Score from the Class A State Boys Basketball Championship. #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/10TLE8PUg7
— NSAA (@nsaahome) March 14, 2026
