Football Preview: Norwalk Lancers vs. Linfield Christian Lions
The Norwalk Lancers will stay at home for another week and welcome the Linfield Christian Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Norwalk is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 48 points back in August, they were much more limited against Scripps Ranch last Friday. They received a blow as they fell 29-12 to the Falcons. The loss was the Lancers' first of the season.
Norwalk's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Ezra Meuller, who rushed for 176 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.0 yards per carry, and Diego Cerritos, who rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown. Meuller is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 165 every time he's taken the field this season.
Even though they lost, Norwalk was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 296 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 296 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Linfield Christian didn't have too much trouble with Tahquitz at home on Saturday as they won 43-28.
Micah Little had a dynamite game for Linfield Christian, rushing for 66 yards and three touchdowns, while also picking up 53 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Little has posted since back in September of 2023.
Linfield Christian wouldn't let Tahquitz keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Linfield Christian can thank Zach Stewart and Steven Kanyi for forcing both of them.
Having lost for the first time this season, Norwalk fell to 2-1. As for Linfield Christian, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Norwalk has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 356 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Linfield Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 56.7. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Norwalk couldn't quite finish off Linfield Christian when the teams last played back in September of 2023 and fell 22-20. Will Norwalk have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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