Football Recap: Highland Tech Falls to Lincoln Charter in First Game of Season + How To Watch

Highland Tech unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Lincoln Charter Eagles on Friday, falling 50-6. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it eight in a row.

Despite the loss, Highland Tech still got an impressive performance from Irvin Thompson, who picked up 118 receiving yards and one TD.

Lincoln Charter was led to victory by Braydon Walden and Jeremiah Benton. Walden rushed for 118 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries, while Benton rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns.

Highland Tech will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Shelby at 7:30 p.m. on September 5. The game will give the Rams their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Lincoln Charter, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 72-49 loss against West Lincoln on the 29th.