2026 Nebraska High School Team Preview: Lincoln East
February 13, 2026
The 2026 high school baseball season is quickly approaching and as usual, excitement is present throughout Nebraska. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the upcoming season and, as is the case each year, there are some very talented players and teams across the Cornhusker State.
Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons at Werner Park at the NSAA championship games, but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. We hope to shine a spotlight on all teams across the state as we preview individual teams across Nebraska.
Please keep checking back throughout the season as we will be your one-stop shop for everything related to high school baseball across the state.
Each week we will be releasing our Diamond Notes and Player of The Week, covering all the bases across the state of Nebraska.
LINCOLN EAST SPARTANS
High School: Lincoln East
Head Coach: Mychal Lanik
Class: Class A
2025 Record (Finish): 33-3 (Class A State Champions)
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
+ Kalai Larsen - Nebraska-Omaha commit
+ Brodie Mcintire - St. Thomas Commit
+ Dele Odulate - Nebraska-Omaha commit
+ Santino Arranaga - Cloud County CC commit
+ Greyson Bjorkman - Southeast CC commit
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN
ALUMNI IN COLLEGE
+ Jeter Worthley - Nebraska
+ Joey Senstock - Nebraska
+ Carter Harmes - South Dakota State
+ Troy Peltz- Iowa Western CC
+ Isaac Bourges- Southeast CC
+ Jack Ohler- Northwest Missouri State
+ Carter Mcpeak- Augustana
+ Luke Larson- Doane
+ AJ Evasco- Kansas State
+ Calvin Peterson- Wayne State
+ Carter Mick - UNO
+ Carter Zavala - Mount Marty
+ Chase Nelson - St Thomas
+ Garrett Springer - Washburn
+ Owen Laessig - Washburn
+ Mason Gaines - UNO
+ Kai Burkey - Doane
+ Keith Knaak - Doane
+ Paul Shortridge - Grinnell College
+ Thomas Fraley - Emporia State
+ Ryan Clementi - Augustana
+ Jalen Worthley - Nebraska
+ Trevor Storer - Nebraska Wesleyan
+ Brady Bell - Nebraska Wesleyan
+ Keinen Lentell - Wayne State
+ Sam Wragge- Nebraska Wesleyan
TEAM OUTLOOK
“A fresh and new group of Spartans is ready for their turn to compete. A really competitive pre-season will determine a ton of things in terms of who is getting innings on a talented pitching staff and earning at bats come March and April. A solid mix of veteran guys who have been there before and new guys who want to prove themselves should make for a fun group to coach.” – Mychal Lanik, head coach
Find more information on the 2026 Lincoln East program below:
+ Follow them on X: @EastSpartanBSB
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Nebraska, 2026 HS Team Previews
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