Heather Seely-Roberts plans to return to Lincoln despite sons’ graduation: ‘I need to have something to do’

By Alex Tam | Photos by Naji Saker

Lincoln boys basketball coach Heather Seely-Roberts said she plans to return to the Cardinals next season despite the graduation of her twin sons, Malachi and Moroni.

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“That’s the plan right now because my boys are going on their mission,” she said. “I need to have something to do.”

The Seely-Roberts family helped power Lincoln to a third-place finish at the Class 6A state tournament at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center. The Cardinals set a tournament record by hanging 94 points on second-seeded Barlow in the third-place game.

“The kids got a chance to play on the biggest stage and got to prove themselves and show they’re not only good players, but that Lincoln is a really good program,” Heather Seely-Roberts said.

For more on Heather Seely-Roberts and the Lincoln Cardinals, see the following links:

Despite semifinal loss, season an overwhelming success for Lincoln basketball, Seely-Roberts family: ‘We’ve created something that’s going to last’

What a way to finish a season: Lincoln sets Oregon 6A state tournament scoring record with 94 points vs. Barlow in third-place game

Lincoln has 2 big advantages few teams can match — massive size and a familial bond

‘We want to play the best team.’ Lincoln now gets its shot at No. 1 West Linn after sweating out final seconds vs. Gresham in 6A quarterfinal

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Look: Lincoln (Oregon) boys basketball coach Heather Seely-Roberts celebrates tournament berth by leading players, fans in postgame ‘Savage Love’ dance