Football Preview: GV Christian Guardians vs. Lincoln County Lynx
After two games on the road, GV Christian is heading back home. They will host the Lincoln County Lynx at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (GV Christian: 14, Lincoln County: 12.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
Last Friday, GV Christian was fully in charge, breezing past White Pine 43-6 on the road. The Guardians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 27 points or more this season.
Cade Johnson was his usual excellent self, throwing for 216 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 31 yards and a touchdown. Coy Boykin got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
GV Christian's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Wake Rolwing and Wayne Budd.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three matchups, Lincoln County finally came back down to earth on Friday. They lost to Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon on the road by a 27-12 margin. The Lynx's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Despite their defeat, Lincoln County saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Rowdy Lloyd, who threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 63 yards, was perhaps the best of all. Lloyd also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and defending a pass.
Lincoln County wouldn't let Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lincoln County can thank Andrew Medlin and Lloyd for forcing both of them.
GV Christian's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Lincoln County, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
GV Christian was dealt a bruising 46-2 defeat at the hands of Lincoln County in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will GV Christian 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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