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| 09/12/25 - Away | 42-28 W |
| 10/25/24 - Home | 30-7 W |
| 09/13/24 - Home | 42-20 W |
| 09/09/23 - Away | 14-12 W |
| 11/04/22 - Away | 33-24 W |
| + 5 more games |
Linton-Stockton is 9-1 against Sullivan since August of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Miners will look to defend their home field against the Golden Arrows at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Linton-Stockton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They claimed a resounding 46-10 victory over Greencastle. The Miners have beaten the Tiger Cubs the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Tiger Cubs has come to flipping the script.
Linton-Stockton had a senior duo take command as Paul Oliver rushed for 150 yards and two scores on only eight carries and Cooper Smith gained 124 total yards and three touchdowns. Oliver didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended four passes.
Linton-Stockton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 345 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 175 rushing yards in eight consecutive games.
One reason for the win was Linton-Stockton's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Corey Andrews refused to say out of the backfield, picking up two sacks all by himself. Another thorn in Greencastle's side was Andrews, who picked up two sacks, made 14 total tackles, and defended four passes.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for Sullivan on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew North Posey out of the water with a 53-7 final score. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 27-7.
Linton-Stockton better keep an eye on Clark French. He was instrumental in Sullivan's win, rushing for 253 yards and four TDs while picking up 10.5 yards per carry. Those 253 rushing yards gave French a new career-high. Zane Catlin also helped out as he racked up 100 receiving yards.
Sullivan didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Catlin led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Landyn Scott Simmons got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Linton-Stockton's record now sits at 8-3. As for Sullivan, their record is now an identical 8-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Linton-Stockton has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 264.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Sullivan struggles in that department as they've been averaging 221.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Linton-Stockton strolled past Sullivan when the teams last played back in September by a score of 42-28. Do the Miners have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Golden Arrows turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
