Football Recap: Jefferson Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2024, 8:13am

Football Recap: Jefferson Yellowjackets vs. Lincoln Lynx

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Jefferson entered their game against Lincoln on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Jefferson Yellowjackets were beaten by the Lincoln Lynx 42-6. Having soared to a lofty 42 points in the game before, the Yellowjackets couldn't push the score so high this time.

Jayden Fujii threw for 147 yards on 17 of 30 attempts. Mason Kramer was his top target, picking up 53 receiving yards.

Lincoln was led to victory by Entienne Higgins and Andre Rogers. Higgins rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, while Rogers rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. With that strong performance, Higgins is now averaging an impressive 119.3 rushing yards per game. Christopher Lee made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.

Jefferson dropped their record down to 1-3 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Lincoln, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1.

Jefferson will take on Dallas Center-Grimes at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson is facing Dallas Center-Grimes at the right time seeing as Dallas Center-Grimes is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for the Lynx, they will be playing at home against the Railsplitters at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lynx's defense has only allowed 16.5 points per game this season, so the Railsplitters' offense will have their work cut out for them.

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