Lincoln North Star’s wild opener showcased Eli Schafer’s major leap LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star Sep 2, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Lincoln North Star head coach James Thompson looks on during a game against Lincoln Southwest on Aug. 29, 2025, at Seacrest Field. ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star file photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star Some high school football teams had straightforward season openers, but not Lincoln North Star.kAm}@E9:?8 BF:E6 D4C62>D (66< ` @7 E96 9:89 D49@@= 7@@E32== D62D@? =:<6 }@CE9 $E2C’D 62C=J DECF88=6D[ 5C2>2E:4 =2E6 4@>6324< 2?5 6G6?EF2= d`\cg C@25 H:? @G6C }@C7@=< :? EC:A=6 @G6CE:>6]k^AmkAm%96 }2G:82E@CD EC2:=65 3J `e A@:?ED =2E6 :? 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