Trojans win Raider Tip-Off Classic

[November 09, 2026]  The Lincoln Junior High School Trojans 8th grade basketball team ripped through the competition at Midwest Central Middle School in Manito, winning the 2026 Raider Tip-Off Classic on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Lincoln defeated Hartsburg-Emden earlier in the tournament by a final score of 63-15.

The Trojans then beat Delavan 56-11 in game two of the tournament.

Lincoln claimed the tournament championship after defeating Midwest Central 58-11 on Saturday.

The LJHS 8th grade team members are:
Tatum Bateson
Carter Bateman
Kendrick Alberson
Kohbe Combs
Henry Sharp
Drake Gorens
Henry Schneider
Macio McLauglin
Rykker Bradburn
Thiger Brown
Mack Prince
Isaiah Green

The Trojans are coached by Don Williams and the assistant is his grandson, Barrett Williams.

Game 1 stats versus Hartsburg-Emden Stags

Mack Prince 14 points 10 rebounds
Drake Gorens 13 points
Carter Bateman 12 points 4 assists
Thiger Brown 6 points
Henry Schneider 5 assists


Game 2 stats versus Delavan Panthers

Thiger Brown 12 points 5 assists 7 steals
Carter Bateman 10 points 7 steals
Kendrick Alberson 9 points 6 steals
Mack Prince 8 points

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Congratulations to the LJHS Trojans for winning the Raiders Tip-Off Classic. Photo by Shanna Schneider

Game 3 stats versus Midwest Central Raiders

Mack Prince 14 points 10 rebounds
Carter Bateman 11 points 5 assists
Drake Gorens 10 points 4 assists
Henry Schneider 10 points
Thiger Brown 6 points 6 rebounds
Kendrick Alberson 6 points

[Teena Lowery]

 

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