Lincoln Southwest Boys Basketball Wins Historic Class A State Title

The Silver Hawks capture their first-ever Boys State Basketball championship.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:35pm

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The Lincoln Southwest High School boys basketball team defeated Papillion-LaVista South 57-53 to win the Class A Boys State Basketball Championship, their first-ever state title. Uzziah Sanders led LSW with 20 points, while Dakari Wilson added 14 points and broke the Class A record for total 3-pointers made in a single state tournament.

Why it matters

This victory marks the first time a Lincoln school has won the Class A Boys State Basketball Championship since 2003, making it a historic achievement for the Lincoln Southwest program and the local community.

The details

In the championship game, Lincoln Southwest overcame Papillion-LaVista South by a score of 57-53. Uzziah Sanders sealed the victory with a dunk in the final minute of play. Sanders led the Silver Hawks with 20 points, while Dakari Wilson contributed 14 points and set a new Class A record for total 3-pointers made in a single state tournament.

  • The championship game took place on March 14, 2026.

The players

Uzziah Sanders

A key player for the Lincoln Southwest High School boys basketball team, leading them to their first-ever state championship with 20 points in the title game.

Dakari Wilson

A player for the Lincoln Southwest High School boys basketball team, who broke the Class A record for total 3-pointers made in a single state tournament during the championship game.

Lincoln Southwest High School

The high school located in Lincoln, Nebraska whose boys basketball team won the Class A State Basketball Championship for the first time in the school's history.

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The takeaway

Lincoln Southwest High School's historic boys basketball state championship win not only brings pride to the school and local community, but also highlights the continued excellence and competitiveness of Lincoln-area athletic programs in the state of Nebraska.