Football Preview: Lincoln Cougars vs. Grafton Bearcats
Lincoln is 7-2 against Grafton since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Lincoln Cougars will be playing at home against the Grafton Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Lincoln is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season last Friday. They came up short against Elkins, falling 30-8.
Meanwhile, Grafton was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They took a 34-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of East Fairmont.
Grafton's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Cash Nestor, who rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown, and Dillan America, who picked up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown. America torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 80 yards. Cole Runner made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Grafton's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Travis Mccullough and Runner.
Lincoln's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Grafton, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 0-2.
Everything came up roses for Lincoln against Grafton in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 69-14 win. Does Lincoln have another victory up their sleeve, or will Grafton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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