Football Recap: Linden Lions vs. Calaveras Red Hawks
Linden hadn't done well against Calaveras recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Linden Lions simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Calaveras Red Hawks 59-7. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 35 points or more this season.
Linden's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Landen Ly led the charge by rushing for 66 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. Braden Busalacchi was another major influence, as he rushed for 42 yards and ran in a TD.
The victory (which was Linden's sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-1. As for Calaveras, with the defeat, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-2.
Linden will square off against Summerville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Linden: 15, Summerville: 11.6) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Calaveras, they will take on Bret Harte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Calaveras is facing Bret Harte at the right time seeing as Bret Harte is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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