Football Preview: Lincoln County Patriots vs. Boyle County Rebels
Lincoln County is 0-4 against Boyle County since August of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Lincoln County Patriots and the Boyle County Rebels are set to duel.
Lincoln County is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game two weeks ago. They took a 29-22 hit to the loss column at the hands of Wayne County. The game was a 7-7 toss-up at halftime, but the Patriots couldn't quite close it out.
Meanwhile, Boyle County put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 55-6 win over Russell County. Considering the Rebels have won six contests by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
A big part of Boyle County's victory came down to the chemistry between Baylor Murphy and his top target Montavin Quisenberry. Murphy threw for 192 yards and four touchdowns on perfect 12-for-12 passing while Quisenberry picked up 91 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Boyle County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 221 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 201 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Lincoln County's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Boyle County, their win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0.
Lincoln County was dealt a bruising 58-14 loss at the hands of Boyle County in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Lincoln County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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