Football Preview: Stigler Panthers vs. Lincoln Christian Bulldogs
Stigler is 0-6 against Lincoln Christian since September of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Stigler Panthers will be staying on the road to face off against the Lincoln Christian Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row dating back to last season, Stigler finally turned things around against Stilwell on Friday. They walked away with a 28-21 win over the Indians.
Thunder Elza and Houston Perry were among the main playmakers for Stigler as the former gained 194 total yards and the latter picked up 72 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Stigler was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 201 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Stilwell only rushed for 59.
Meanwhile, Lincoln Christian put another one in the bag two weeks ago to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Shiloh Christian 38-14. The Bulldogs pushed the score to 31-6 by the end of the third, a deficit the Saints cut but never quite recovered from.
Lincoln Christian found their leader in underclassman Corlin Wright, who rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Wright got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 85 yards. Kylan Schultheis also helped out with an impressive 94 receiving yards.
Lincoln Christian's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Leading the way was Rain Ragland with two sacks.
Stigler's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Lincoln Christian, their win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Stigler has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 154 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lincoln Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 221.3. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Stigler was dealt a bruising 49-0 loss at the hands of Lincoln Christian in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Can Stigler avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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