Philip Barbour hasn't had much luck against Lincoln recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Colts will host the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Philip Barbour's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five contests.
Philip Barbour will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating East Fairmont, who they had gone 0-4 against in their four prior meetings. The Colts blew past the Bees, posting a 52-14 victory. Considering the Colts have won seven games by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Landyn Carpenter was his usual excellent self, rushing for 211 yards and a pair of scores on only nine carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Another player making a difference was Cameron Bennett, who rushed for 76 yards on only six carries.
Philip Barbour's run defense was locked in: East Fairmont could only muster three yards per carry. The team can thank Mason Jones for the heroic effort on defense: he. Philip Barbour didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 12.3.
Landyn Carpenter
| 10/10/25 vs Petersburg | 229 |
| 10/31/25 vs East Fairmont | 211 |
| 10/24/25 @ Lewis County | 202 |
| 09/26/25 vs Elkins | 201 |
| 10/03/25 vs South Harrison | 91 |
| + 4 more games |
Philip Barbour didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Carpenter, Bennett, and Robbie Jones picked up one apiece. Carpenter also rushed for 211 rushing yards, which is notable because Philip Barbour is undefeated when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise. Mason was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 11 total tackles.
Meanwhile, Lincoln played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Doddridge County 53-20. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-14.
Philip Barbour's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 42.5 points over those games. As for Lincoln, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Philip Barbour came up short against Lincoln when the teams last played back in November of 2024, falling 21-16. Will the Colts 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.
