Football Recap: Lincoln Christian Bulldogs vs. Pauls Valley Panthers
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lincoln Christian had no problem doing just that on Friday. They breezed by the Pauls Valley Panthers to the tune of 49-7. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won 11 matchups by 24 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Carter Ricke, who threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes. Braeden Baker helped Ricke out on the ground, picking up 68 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 62 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Another reason for the win was Lincoln Christian's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Colton Monsey and Dawson Fullingim, who racked up four sacks between them.
The win for Lincoln Christian keeps them at an undefeated 12-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 38.5 points. As for Pauls Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
Lincoln Christian will challenge Heritage Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Heritage Hall will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Lincoln Christian surely won't give up without a fight. Pauls Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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