During the 2008 season the Lincoln East Boy's soccer team overcame the odds by defeating heavily favored Lincoln Southwest in the District Final Game 4-3. The Spartans were able to come from behind 3 times in the game, eventually scoring the tying goal at the end of regulation. In the shootout Goalkeeper Skylar Fossberg stopped 3 of 4 attempts, while all 4 East shooters scored. This marked the 17th time in a row (Nebraska state record) that Lincoln East made it to the state tournament.
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