Football Game Preview: Cedar Creek Cougars vs. Lincoln Prep Panthers + Official Tickets

The Cedar Creek Cougars will square off against the Lincoln Prep Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cedar Creek has given up an average of 28 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Cedar Creek is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Haynesville on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Cougars were dealt a 62-20 loss at the hands of the Golden Tornado. The defeat continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Golden Tornado: they've now lost four in a row.

Meanwhile, Lincoln Prep strolled past Glenbrook with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 25-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.

The critical scores for Lincoln Prep came from Zion Hicks, Joseph Spann, Howard Kirkpatrick Jr, and Joshua Kelly.

Lincoln Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Hicks, Josiah Spann, and Jabari Levingston picked up one apiece. Hicks got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Cedar Creek's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-3. As for Lincoln Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.

Cedar Creek might still be hurting after the 30-6 defeat they got from Lincoln Prep when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Cougars 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.