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 game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Stigler finally turned things around against Stilwell on Friday. They walked away with a 28-21 victory over the Indians.
Thunder Elza went supernova for Stigler, rushing for 161 yards while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also picking up 33 receiving yards. Houston Perry was in the mix as well, providing Stigler with 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 last Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 38-14 margin over Shiloh Christian. 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. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 85 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylan Schultheis, who picked up 94 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Lincoln Christian wouldn't let Shiloh Christian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lincoln Christian can thank Lincoln Torres and Schultheis for forcing both of them.
Stigler's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Lincoln Christian, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Friday's matchup 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 contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Stigler took a serious blow against Lincoln Christian in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 49-0. Can Stigler avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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