Lincoln Southwest head coach Alex Bahe reacts to a play during the state tournament on March 12, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Journal Star file photo
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Lincoln Southwest coach Alex Bahe calls to his players during a game against Lincoln East on Dec. 4, 2025, at Southwest.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star file photo
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Lincoln Southwest coach Alex Bahe embraces Makkiah Sanders (10) after winning the Class A championship March 14 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
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PHOTOS: Southwest cracks the code, wins Class A title
Lincoln Southwest vs. Papillion-La Vista South 3.14
Lincoln Southwest’s Kobi Kerr dives for a loose ball during the Class A championship state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest vs. Papillion-La Vista South 3.14
Lincoln Southwest's Dakari Wilson (30) pulls up to shoot from beyond the arc over Papillion-La Vista South defenders during the Class A championship state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest vs. Papillion-La Vista South 3.14
Lincoln Southwest’s Kobi Kerr reacts after taking an offsensive charge during the Class A championship state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest vs. Papillion-La Vista South 3.14
Lincoln Southwest's Crayton Meyer (3) goes up for a shot against Papillion-La Vista South's Connor Falkinburg (25) during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest vs. Papillion-La Vista South 3.14
Lincoln Southwest’s Kobi Kerr reacts after missing a free-throw during the Class A championship state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest vs. Papillion-La Vista South 3.14
Lincoln Southwest players run off the door after defeating Papillion-La Vista South to win the Class A championship state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest vs. Papillion-La Vista South 3.14
Lincoln Southwest head coach Alex Bahe shouts instructions to his teammates during the Class A championship state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest vs. Papillion-La Vista South 3.14
Lincoln Southwest players head to the student section to celebrate their win over Papillion-La Vista South in the Class A championship state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest vs. Papillion-La Vista South 3.14
Lincoln Southwest's Uzziah Sanders (2) rushes back to his teammates to celebrate their win over Papillion-La Vista South during the Class A championship state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest vs. Papillion-La Vista South 3.14
Lincoln Southwest's LeVonte Crockett (5) takes a moment to himself after the silver hawks win the Class A championship state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest vs. Papillion-La Vista South 3.14
Lincoln Southwest coach Alex Bahe embraces Makkiah Sanders (10) after winning the Class A championship March 14 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
Reach Brent C. Wagner at bwagner@journalstar.com or 402-473-7435.
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