The Lincoln boys basketball team sought their second straight trip to Lakeland on Friday night.
But their seasons would come to an end 51-47 by way of Creekside.
The Knights led by three after three quarters and the Trojans never could quite catch up.
Lincoln will finish their season 19-9.
The Rickards Raiders took down Ribault 66-51 and they will be headed back to the state semifinals.
Behind their captain Vincent McCray, the Raiders took control early in the second quarter and never looked back.
Rickards will play next on Wednesday night as they seek a spot in Class 6A state championship game.
