"The best way to predict your future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln High School Statesman
"The best way to predict your future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln High School Statesman
"The best way to predict your future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln High School Statesman
Landon DeBoer

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor

Landon DeBoer, one of the Statesman’s Sports editors, is a senior and a third-year staff writer. When Landon is not writing stories, he enjoys playing tennis, golf and basketball. DeBoer’s favorite sports teams are any team from Detroit and the Michigan Wolverines. Along with sports, he is also very interested in economics and politics.

All content by Landon DeBoer
As graduation party season gets into full swing, seniors will have to decide how to host them in the time of COVID-19.

Drive-thru graduation parties offer a new option for seniors

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
May 19, 2020
Mr Photogenic

[Photo] Mr. Photogenic 2020

Genna Sheriff, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2020
LHS students will be able to access up-to-date information about AP tests on the AP 2020 Google Classroom, and the College Board website.

AP test format change

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
March 25, 2020
An LHS student wears a Students for Bernie pin in support of Sanders' run for President.

Super Tuesday recap

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
March 5, 2020

[Video] Statesman holiday gingerbread house competition

Genna Sheriff and Landon DeBoer
December 20, 2019
Stephen Colbert interviews former President Obama towards the end of his run on "The Colbert Report."

Late night: America’s best informer

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
December 6, 2019
The 2019 LHS volleyball team will head to Rapid City for the State volleyball tournament.

Pats poised for State volleyball success

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
November 20, 2019
Political cartoon from the week of 10/21 to 10/25.

“Mulvaney keeps digging”

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
October 24, 2019
The LHS girls tennis team poses for pictures after claiming its fourth straight State title.

Offseason preparation leads lady Pats to fourth straight tennis title

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
October 16, 2019
The LHS softball team poses for pictures after claiming its second State championship in SD history.

‘Super six’ lead Pats to first softball championship in over 10 years

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
October 9, 2019
The House of Representatives has begun an impeachment inquiry into President Trump.

Democrats begin impeachment inquiry into President Trump

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
September 26, 2019
Tim White and Anna Robinson won LHS' Homecoming king and queen in 2017.

Homecoming king humbly accepts nomination despite knowing darn well he’d win the whole time

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
September 20, 2019
The 29-year-old Andrew Luck recently made the difficult decision to retire from the NFL.

Mental health doesn’t care about your fantasy football team… And nor should it

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
September 3, 2019
With a win in boys or girls track and field, LHS could wrap up its sixth straight KELO Cup.

Pats continue athletic excellence on the path to sixth straight KELO Cup

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
May 22, 2019
The release of the full Mueller report has caused a controversy between House Democrats and President Trump that may end in an extended legal battle.

Trump uses executive privilege over the Mueller report

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
May 9, 2019
Stephen Curry has been a key part of the Warriors dynasty and will be a major part of their playoff run this season.

NBA playoffs: Can anyone beat the Warriors?

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
May 2, 2019
The LHS track and field coaches took home a victory at the Fargo, ND track meet before the Easter weekend.

LHS goes viral

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
April 25, 2019
LHS junior Hunter Merkley runs up before attempting a jump at a meet.

Merkley: Jumping past expectations

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
April 12, 2019
Nowitzki shoots his "Dirk shot" against the Washington Wizards.

The end of an NBA era: Nowitzki and Wade call it quits

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
April 5, 2019
By the time the Sweet Sixteen was set, all but one bracket was busted.

March Madness: Who will prevail?

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
March 28, 2019

The Statesman goes thrifting

Landon DeBoer and Caroline Sudbeck
March 22, 2019

The Statesman goes thrifting: Landon

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
March 22, 2019
The LHS girls basketball team placed third at State last year and look to make a run at the title this season.

The road to Rapid: Pats compete for postseason glory

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
Moore's documentary encapsulates the current political system and exposes its flaws.

Fahrenheit 11/9: Exposing the political problems of the U.S.

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
February 28, 2019
Washing hands is an important way to prevent the spread of influenza.

Influenza season: Statistics and prevention

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
February 14, 2019
Brady hoists the Lombardi trophy after the Patriots' Super Bowl LI victory against the Atlanta Falcons.

Super Bowl LIII: An uneventful part of the history books

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
February 5, 2019
Brady will head into his 9th career Super Bowl appearance Sunday versus the Rams.

End the conversation: Brady is the G.O.A.T.

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
January 31, 2019
Clemson defeated Alabama by a score of 44-16 in the CFP National Championship Monday night.

Alabama vs Clemson round four: What happened to Bama’?

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
Ovechkin was a key part of his team's success in the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Top sports moments of 2018

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
January 3, 2019
MacDonald does an introduction for one of his YouTube videos.

Frankie MacDonald: Rising to the top of meteorology

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
December 13, 2018
"Three Identical Strangers" was released on Jan. 19, 2018.

‘Three Identical Strangers:’ A twisted reunion

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
November 29, 2018
The College Football Playoffs are just around the corner as each team attempts to plead its case to the CFP Selection Committee.

College Football Playoffs: Cases for the top four

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
November 15, 2018
With the highest voter turnout for a Midterm Election in U.S. history, the Democrats were able to take control of the House while the Republicans remained in control of the Senate.

Midterm madness

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
November 8, 2018
With an offense and defensive domination of the Dodgers, the Red Sox was able to claim its fourth World Series Championship in the last 15 years.

Red Sox: Champions once again

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
November 1, 2018
New policies have been implemented to combat against the growing number of students vaping at LHS.

LHS’s new policy to combat vaping

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
October 18, 2018
Aaron Judge is one of the players to watch during this years' MLB Postseason.

MLB Postseason predictions

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
October 5, 2018
The Browns were led to its first win in 635 days by rookie quarterback, Mayfield.

Free Beer

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
September 27, 2018
Supreme Court nominee, Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual assault just a few weeks before his potential confirmation into the U.S. Supreme Court.

Kavanaugh update: What we know so far

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018
Kaepernick's recent Nike ad has caused a nationwide debate because of his controversial past.

The Kaepernick controversy

Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
September 13, 2018
The Stanley Cup Finals are underway as the Golden Knights and the Capitals look to claim their first Stanley Cup.

Stanley Cup Final

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
May 29, 2018
The Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs are set to tip off as NBA fans wait to see where amazing will happen this year.

NBA Playoffs update; NBA Finals predictions, game times and more

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
A Google Maps view of where the Toronto van attack took place on Monday morning.

10 dead, 15 injured in Toronto van attack

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
April 24, 2018
Marty Martinez captured photos and video during Southwest Airlines flight 1380's emergency landing.

Southwest Airlines engine explosion leaves one dead, seven injured

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
Woods is in a strong position to make a run at the Masters title.

Woods back in championship form

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
The Austin bomber has been identified after police tracked him through receipts, Internet searches, witness sketches and security footage.

Austin bomber identified

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
The "Cameron Crazies" cheer on the Blue Devils on the path to the NCAA Tournament.

The Duke dilemma

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018
The SDSU Jackrabbits swept the Summit League Tournament with wins on both the men's and women's side.

Both Jacks teams win Summit League Tournament

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
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Opinions of LHS: Student walkout

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
The U.S. Olympic team walks in the Parade of Athletes before the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

U.S. medal detector

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
Nick Foles holds up the Lombardi Trophy after winning the first Super Bowl in Eagles history.

Super Bowl LII

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
February 6, 2018
Stephen Curry (30) and LeBron James (23) were the team captains for the NBA All-Star draft.

NBA All-Star draft

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Influenza is now in full swing across the United States.

Influenza outbreak: The worst in years

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
January 18, 2018
The Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs is set, get ready for a wild ride.

NFL Playoffs update

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
January 11, 2018
On November 6, 2017, Tatum, 0, and Simmons, 25, battled it out, as their respective teams faced each other.

Tatum and Simmons chase Rookie of the Year award

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
December 21, 2017
Former Miami Marlin Giancarlo Stanton is now apart of the New York Yankees.

Stanton to the Yankees

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
December 13, 2017
The College Football Playoffs are set to kickoff.

College Football Playoffs: Game times and teams

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Keenum, number 7, looks to lead the Vikings to the Super Bowl.

Vikings hit their stride

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017
Adam Vinatieri, #4, kicks the game winning field goal against the San Francisco 49ers earlier this season.

Vinatieri: Second place in all time scoring

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
November 16, 2017
How it stands: NFL standings

How it stands: NFL standings

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
The Astros celebrate after defeating the Dodgers in game seven of the World Series

Game seven: not up to the hype

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Fog covers the field during the Patriots and Falcons Sunday night game.

The Patriots are back

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
The MLB Playoffs are now in full swing. Four teams remain.

MLB Playoffs update

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
October 18, 2017
Stephen Curry answers questions from the media after being uninvited to the White House by President Trump.

Warriors: “Invitation is withdrawn!”

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
September 27, 2017
Hunt runs down the sideline during week one's game: Chiefs versus the Patriots.

Hunt: Big time or bust

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
Monica Conover tells her story in the little theater on Thursday after school.

Our Story: Showcasing LHS’ diversity

Landon DeBoer, Staff Writer
September 15, 2017
Monica Conover tells her story in the little theater after school on Thursday.

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