Highlanders’ Historic Flag Football Run Ends in Triple OT Thriller
The Hazen Highlanders concluded their historic inaugural 4A state tournament run with a narrow 15–14 triple-overtime loss to the Lincoln Lynx on February 7, 2026. Despite a monumental defensive effort that included eight red-zone stops, the Highlanders fell just short in the third extra period. While the defeat was a “heartbreaker,” the season cemented Hazen as a state powerhouse, with the program expanding to 50 players and three teams in just its second year of existence.