Football Recap: Lincoln Comes Up Short

It was a proper cat-fight when Lincoln challenged Johnston on Friday. The Lions took a 36-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Johnston to victory, but perhaps none more so than Yadier Grullon, who picked up 137 receiving yards and one score. Those 137 receiving yards gave Grullon a new career-high. Johnston also got help from Lyalo Harrison-Perez, who showed off his sure hands for 84 receiving yards.

Lincoln is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4. As for Johnston, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincoln will take on Coventry at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Johnston, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against East Greenwich at 6:00 p.m.