Lincoln Sisters Lead Team to Regional Basketball Title

Lily and Paisley Holmes combine for 20 points in victory over Mount Zion

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Lincoln High School girls basketball team won the Class 3A regional title on Thursday, defeating Mount Zion 50-39. Sisters Lily and Paisley Holmes combined for 20 points to lead their team to victory.

Why it matters

The regional title is an important milestone for the Lincoln High School girls basketball program, as they look to advance further in the state tournament. The Holmes sisters have been key contributors to the team's success this season.

The details

Lily and Paisley Holmes, who both play for the Lincoln High School girls basketball team, combined for 20 points in the regional title game against Mount Zion. The final score was 50-39, with Lincoln emerging victorious.

  • The regional title game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Lily Holmes

A player on the Lincoln High School girls basketball team.

Paisley Holmes

Lily's sister and a player on the Lincoln High School girls basketball team.

Lincoln High School girls basketball team

The team that won the Class 3A regional title on Thursday.

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What they’re saying

“We've worked hard all season to get to this point, and I'm so proud of our team for coming together and winning the regional title.”

— Lily Holmes, Lincoln High School girls basketball player (sj-r.com)

What’s next

The Lincoln High School girls basketball team will now advance to the sectional round of the state tournament, where they will face a new opponent.

The takeaway

The Holmes sisters have been instrumental in leading the Lincoln High School girls basketball team to success this season, and their regional title victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team.