Football Preview: Lincoln Lions vs. James Lick Comets
After two games on the road, Lincoln is heading back home. They will welcome the James Lick Comets at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln's defense has only allowed 8.5 points per game this season, so James Lick's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Thursday, Lincoln got the win against Pioneer by a conclusive 26-6. Considering the Lions have won three contests by more than 19 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Lincoln's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cecile Giguere, who rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Giguere didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made three total tackles. Another passer making a difference was Aislin Seaton, who threw for 136 yards and two touchdowns.
Lincoln's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Olivia Fuentes-Munez, True Henley, and Henley picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, James Lick can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They snuck past Piedmont Hills with a 12-7 victory. The Comets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Lincoln's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for James Lick, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Lincoln strolled past James Lick when the teams last played back in October of 2023 by a score of 25-6. Will Lincoln repeat their success, or does James Lick have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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