Earlier this month, Lincoln Christian won the program's first ever state tournament game, capping off the best season in school history.

Lincoln (33-7) beat OCS 9-0 in the quarterfinals before falling 4-1 to eventual state-runner up Marlow in the Class 3A semifinals in mid May.

"It was a very special and historical season for our program," said Lincoln head coach Greg Harmon. "There was a ton of pride overall in the program and the way we played all year. I am so proud of our players effort and the job our coaching staff did throughout the year."

Lincoln won the 3A-6 district title, a regional championship and the area championship along the way to the program's 6th state tournament trip.

The Bulldogs rolled past OCS behind 12 strikeouts and a complete game shutout from Carter Hunter in the quarterfinals, as Lincoln played great small ball to score in all but one inning.

"Carter was great on the mound for us and we faced some strong pitching from OCS with a guy in the upper 80s," said Harmon. "We competed well at the plate and worked the bunt game and timely hitting game well. I was proud of our guys and it was a monumental win for our program."

The next day, Lincoln got behind Marlow early and was never able to overcome a strong outing from Outlaws pitcher Hudson Morgan, who struck out 14 Bulldog hitters.

"They are a traditional power and the guy they threw was great," said Harmon. "He threw 120 pitches and is heading to Oklahoma State in the fall. It was a disappointing loss but overall it was an exceptional season for us."

Recently, Lincoln handed out awards and earned district honors, as well.

Carter Ricke was given the Bulldog Award and was named the District MVP for another stellar year in his senior season.

Ricke started six games and appeared in 14, leading the team with a 6-0 record and a 1.92 ERA.

"He was our team leader and gave us a competitive edge all year long," said Harmon. "He is a multi-sport athlete that is heading to play college football and that success in football carried over to our program as well."

He also had a 1.07 WHIP and struck out 37 hitters in 32.2 innings pitched.

"He served as the glue that held our team together this year," said Harmon.

Ricke also had a .424 average at the plate with a .525 on-base percentage and a 1.055 OPS. He had a team-high 56 hits, along with nine doubles, one homer and 28 RBIs.

Ricke also led the team with 26 stolen bases.

Sophomore Aiden Hendren, senior Chandler Cozbey and junior Carter Hunter were all three named Co-Pitcher of the Year by Harmon and his staff.

Cozbey was Pitcher of the Year in district, while Hendren and Hunter were each named to the first-team as a pitcher.

"All three were quality all year for us," said Harmon. "They were consistent throughout almost every start and are all multiple sport athletes, which is what we pride ourselves on in this program and at Lincoln."

Hendren started nine games and appeared in 12 for Lincoln on the mound, sporting a 5-2 record with a 1.90 ERA and 1.43 WHIP.

He also struck out 58 hitters in 44 innings.

At the plate, Hendren was excellent, as well, posting a .369 average, a .479 on-base percentage and 1.083 OPS.

He had a team-high four homers, a team-high 12 doubles and also a team-leading 38 RBIs.

Cozbey, who will play at Northeastern State next year, had a 3-0 record in six starts and 13 appearances for Lincoln.

The senior had a 2.77 ERA and 1.55 WHIP, striking out 33 hitters in 35.1 innings pitched.

At the plate as a leadoff for the Bulldogs, Cozbey hit .375 with a .465 OBP and .965 OPS. He finished his final season with a team-high four triples, a homer and 29 RBIs, as well as 34 runs scored and 13 steals.

Hunter was a big-time arm for Lincoln down the stretch, as the junior finished with a team high 63.2 innings pitched in 11 starts.

He posted a 6-2 record with a 2.96 ERA and team high 0.95 WHIP, while striking out 95 hitters.

Senior outfielder Lane Hunter was named the District Defensive Player of the Year for Lincoln.

Hunter finished his senior year with a .976 fielding percentage and just one error in 42 total chances from right field.

At the plate, Hunter hit .314 for Lincoln with a .451 on-base percentage and a .908 OPS.

He had eight doubles, two triples, a homer and 27 RBIs. Hunter also scored 39 runs and had 22 stolen bases.

Senior Silas Goff was named to the first-team as a first baseman after playing well for Lincoln in his only season as a Bulldog.

Goff posted a .291 average and a .394 on-base percentage. He also added two triples, and hit a grand slam, to go along with 22 RBIs and 21 runs scored.

Freshman Major Brooks was named the Offensive Player of the Year for Lincoln after a stellar inaugural varsity season.

Brooks led the team with a .444 average and 1.150 OPS. The freshman also had a team-high 13 doubles and drove in 31 runs.

"He consistently hit in the middle of the lineup for us and showed a ton of promise for the future," said Harmon. "He worked quality at-bats all year and was big for us offensively."

He also walked 28 times while striking out just 17.

Brooks was also named to the first-team as a designated hitter by the district.

Beaux Brumble was named the Most Improved Player by Harmon and his staff, as well as was named to the first-team as an infielder in district 3A-6.

"He made the biggest jump for us from the previous year," said Harmon. "He went from inconsistent playing time to winning the job outright as an every day starter. He was extremely solid for us both offensively and defensively."

Brumble hit .330 at the plate and had a .434 on-base percentage. He had five doubles and 25 RBIs, scoring 35 runs.

Cade Ryan was named to the second-team as a pitcher and senior Cole Dooley was also a second-teamer as an infielder.

Ryan started three games and made 13 appearances for Lincoln, totaling 27.2 innings. He had a 5-1 record and posted a 4.30 ERA but struck out 36 hitters.

Dooley started at third base for Lincoln most of the season and finished with a .364 average and .481 on-base percentage.

He had a .925 OPS and finished with five doubles, a triple and 32 RBIs.

Cade Poplin and Reid Eddings were both selected as honorable mention to the all-district team.

Poplin started four games for Lincoln on the mound and made 11 appearances, totaling 25 innings.

He had a 2.80 ERA and 1.48 WHIP, striking out 17 batters with a 2-1 record. 

Eddings pitched 9.2 innings of relief for Lincoln, as he was 1-0 with 12 strikeouts. Eddings had three doubles, a triple and 10 RBIs in just 26 at bats for Lincoln as as hitter. 

The Bulldogs bring back some key players for 2027 but lose six seniors, which will make for an important offseason for Harmon and his staff.

"We will have these guys take a break this summer and then get back in the weight room in August and look to prepare for another state tournament run in the spring," he said.

Lincoln's 33 wins in 2026 were the most in school history.