LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Under head coach Kurt Earl, Lincoln Christian has qualified for the NSAA playoffs four times. None of those appearances have come in back-to-back seasons. That’s the goal this year for Earl’s squad, which returns starters at 14 positions.

Lincoln Christian went 7-3 in 2024 with a first-round exit from the playoffs against Chadron. The Crusaders’ thrilling regular season included wins over Lincoln Lutheran, Milford, and Aurora, among others.

LCS will play its rival, Lincoln Lutheran, in Week 1 on August 29th.

The Crusaders figure to be strong across its offensive and defensive lines. Moses Dove, a 255-pound senior, is a Preseason All-State selection.

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