Carpet Land takes Game 1: Lincoln East’s Legion team beats Creighton Prep

Carpet Land's Lincoln East Legion team won Game 1 against Creighton Prep at Den Hartog Field on July 31, 2026. Despite an early deficit, Carpet Land pulled away late to move within one win of a Central Plains Regional appearance. The best-of-three championship game featured performances by Greyson Bjorkman and Easton Loucks. During the contest, Creighton Prep's Garrett Andersen sustained an injury while running bases and required assistance from teammates to leave the field.