Courtesy of Connoisseur Media-Lincoln. Logo courtesy of Lincoln East High School/Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln East Spartans Head Coach: John Gingery (30th year) 2025 Record: 7-4 State Playoff Quarterfinalist Returning starters/letterwinners: Huxton Katt, 6-0, 190, sr., RB/LB; Sam Sutko, 6-0, 17 2, sr., WR; Kyle Campbell, 5-10, 191, sr., RB/S; Harrison Dannewitz, 6-0, 191, sr., WR; Eathan Brown, 5-10, 270, sr., OL/DL; Chase Cole, 5-10, 175, sr., WR/S; Brecken Spencer, 6-0, 170, sr., WR; Will Manning, 6-0, 215, sr., RB/LB; Jake Gerdts, 5-10, 165, jr., RB/CB; Keaton Springer, 6-0, 215, sr., WR; Reid Meves, 6-0, 175, sr., K/P; Ty Hergert, 6-0, 185, soph., RB/LB; Reese Brummond, 6-0, 180, sr., WR/LB; Joe Waegli, 6-0, 225, sr., OL/LB; Keal Pelton, 5-10, 225, sr., C/DL; Caleb Wolf, 6-0, 255, sr., OL/DL; Austin Denker, 6-5, 259, jr., OL/DL; Robby Merten, 6-1, 255, sr., OL/DL; Rylan Frost, 6-0, 270, sr., OL/DL; Porter Dean, 6-0, 220, sr., OL/DL. Season outlook: East returns some skill players with experience, but there will be a lot of new faces on this year’s Spartan ball club.  East will have a tough schedule and the key for them will be to stay healthy and compete four quarters a game.  Among the returning players are All-State linebacker Will Manning, All-Conference running back Huxton Katt, All-Conference wide-receiver Sam Sutko and All-Conference lineman Robby Merten.  Manning was the leading tackler in the state in 2025. KFOR’s coverage of Lincoln East football in 2026. Aug. 27 vs. Lincoln Northeast Sept. 10 vs. Omaha North Sept. 17 vs. Lincoln Standing Bear Sept. 25 vs. Kearney Oct. 9 vs. Lincoln Southwest Oct. 23 vs. Lincoln Southeast ...read more read less