Semifinals wrap-up: Lincoln Lutheran, Lincoln Southeast and Norris boys all fall on Friday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The semifinal round of the Nebraska high school tournaments brought highs and lows, with three local teams dropping close games.
Lincoln Lutheran fell to Ashland-Greenwood 54-47 in Class C1.
C1 semifinals are here!
Lincoln Lutheran x Ashland-Greenwood @LLBoysHoops @AGBluejayBB @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/nUM03IHWRh
— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 14, 2025
Jacob Duitsman finished with a team-high 13 points and 10 rebounds, earning a double-double.
Grant Stowell also ended with a double-double, with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
Derek Tonjes had a game-high 22 points for the Bluejays.
POST SEASON GAME #5
Not the outcome we wanted, but we left it all on the floor. Our goal was a State Championship, and though that journey ended today, we have one more chance to finish strong. 3rd place game tomorrow at 1 PM at LSW—let’s go out on a high note!@LLActivities pic.twitter.com/1BJ5m6pZlI— Lincoln Lutheran Boys Basketball (@LLBoysHoops) March 14, 2025
SEE ALSO: Scores from day three of Nebraska boys state basketball
In Class A, Lincoln Southeast fell to Omaha Westside 56-52.
Class A semis in action!
Omaha Westside vs. Lincoln Southeast @Channel8ABC @LSEBBasketball pic.twitter.com/93tMg8m8zR
— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 14, 2025
Mike Ngoyi finished with a game-high 23 points and nine rebounds in his final game in the black and gold.
In Class B, Norris lost a heartbreaker to Omaha Skutt Catholic 51-49.
Final from PBA:
Class B State Semifinals
Omaha Skutt 51
Norris 49@jrgarner5 leads the way w/ 16, @JoshBornschlegl adds 13.What a 36 hours it has been for our guys.
The March ends at 25-3. Thank you Titan Nation for showing up!#TitanHoops #TitanUp #MakePlays ⚔️
— Norris Titans Boys Basketball (@TitanHoops160) March 15, 2025
Christopher Garner finished with a team-high 16 points and seven rebounds.
Joshua Bornschlegl had 13 points, going 3-for-6 from deep.