Football Preview: White Sulphur Springs Hornets vs. Lincoln Lynx
White Sulphur Springs has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Lincoln Lynx at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, White Sulphur Springs finally turned things around against Alberton on Friday. They breezed by the Panthers on the road to the tune of 52-6. That 46 point margin sets a new team best for the Hornets this season.
Meanwhile, Lincoln waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They claimed a resounding 62-14 victory over the Wolverines at home. The Lynx pushed the score to 38-14 by the end of the third, a deficit the Wolverines had little chance of recovering from.
Lincoln's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayden Riddle, who rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 139 yards and two touchdowns. Riddle also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks and making seven total tackles in addition to snagging an interception. Teegan Riddle was another key player, gaining 139 total yards and two touchdowns.
Lincoln didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dylan Jakushak and Riddle. Riddle is also crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
White Sulphur Springs' victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Lincoln, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
White Sulphur Springs took a serious blow against Lincoln in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 27-0. Will White Sulphur Springs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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