Football Recap: Hagerstown Takes Down Cambridge City Lincoln in a Playoff Battle

By Team Reports Oct 31, 2024, 7:17am

Football Recap: Hagerstown Tigers vs. Cambridge City Lincoln Golden Eagles

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It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Hagerstown had no problem doing just that on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Cambridge City Lincoln Golden Eagles 40-0. Considering the Tigers have won three matches by more than 39 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Hagerstown had a senior duo take command as Kaagen Kendall threw for 156 yards and two touchdowns and Aiden Grover rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns. Grover didn't just play on offense: he also picked up 0.5 sacks and made seven total tackles (1.0 for loss).

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hagerstown was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 203 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cambridge City Lincoln only rushed for 67.

Hagerstown didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off six passes before the game was over. Kendall led the group effort, picking up three of those interceptions all by himself.

Hagerstown's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6. As for Cambridge City Lincoln, they dropped their record down to 1-9 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Hagerstown will play host again on Friday to welcome Madison-Grant, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Madison-Grant's defense has only allowed 9.5 points per game this season, so Hagerstown's offense will have their work cut out for them. Cambridge City Lincoln does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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