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.

“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

Look: Cardinals cut down net at Lincoln High School after punching state tournament ticket

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

‘Lincoln basketball.’ Cardinals get final word against rival Cleveland, sending Seely-Roberts family to another state tournament — this time in 6A

Watch: Heather Seely Roberts makes history as first woman to lead a 6A boys basketball program in Oregon