Football Game Preview: Knightstown Panthers vs. Cambridge City Lincoln Golden Eagles

Knightstown has gone a perfect 9-0 against Cambridge City Lincoln recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Panthers will venture away from home to take on the Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Last Friday, Knightstown was beaten by Eastern Hancock 58-20. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Royals recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.

Jameson Crawford

Receiving Yards

08/22/25 @ Hagerstown	154
09/19/25 @ Eastern Hancock	91
09/05/25 vs Union County	74
09/12/25 vs Union City	-4

Despite their defeat, Knightstown saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Brody Willard, who picked up 108 receiving yards and one TD, was perhaps the best of all. Jameson Crawford also helped out with an impressive 91 receiving yards.

Meanwhile, Cambridge City Lincoln played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 76-12 loss at the hands of Hagerstown. The Golden Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 63-6.

Cambridge City Lincoln's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Knightstown, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.

Everything came up roses for Knightstown against Cambridge City Lincoln when the teams last played back in September of 2024, as the team secured a 54-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.