Lincoln North Star H.S. Wins First-Ever State Title in Class A Girls Basketball

Ani Leu's double-double leads the Navigators to a 51-35 victory over Omaha North

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Lincoln North Star High School girls basketball team captured the school's first-ever state championship, defeating Omaha North 51-35 in the Class A title game. Ani Leu led the Navigators with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Kendall Anderson added 14 points, including four 3-pointers in the second half to help North Star pull away.

Why it matters

This historic victory marks the first state championship for any Lincoln North Star sports team, a significant milestone for the school and its athletics program. The win also continues the strong tradition of girls basketball success in the Lincoln area, which has produced several state title contenders in recent years.

The details

North Star led by 5 points at halftime but turned up the intensity in the second half to secure the victory. Ani Leu was dominant in the paint, recording a double-double, while Kendall Anderson hit several clutch 3-pointers down the stretch to help the Navigators pull away from Omaha North.

  • The Class A State Title game was played on March 7, 2026.

The players

Ani Leu

The standout junior forward led Lincoln North Star with 20 points and 10 rebounds in the state championship game.

Kendall Anderson

The senior guard scored 14 points, including four 3-pointers in the second half, to help North Star pull away for the victory.

Lincoln North Star High School

The school's girls basketball team won its first-ever state championship in any sport with the Class A title game win.

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What they’re saying

“This is such an incredible accomplishment for our team and our school. We've worked so hard to get to this point, and I'm so proud of the way we played today.”

— Ani Leu, Junior Forward (Lincoln Journal Star)

“Winning a state title has been our goal all season long. To finally achieve that, especially as a senior, is an unbelievable feeling.”

— Kendall Anderson, Senior Guard (Lincoln Journal Star)

What’s next

The Lincoln North Star girls basketball team will look to build on this historic championship season and make a run at defending their title next year.

The takeaway

Lincoln North Star High School's first-ever state championship in girls basketball is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches, and represents an exciting new chapter in the school's athletics program.