Football Preview: Lincoln Lions vs. Johnston Panthers
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions takes on the Johnston Panthers at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Lincoln will bounce into Saturday's matchup after beating Shea, who they hadn't topped in seven consecutive meetings. Lincoln blew past Shea, posting a 30-0 victory on the road. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lions.
Meanwhile, Johnston posted their biggest win since October 7, 2023 on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 37-12 margin over Chariho. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
A big part of Johnston's victory came down to the chemistry between Matt Clements and his top target James Estrada. Clements threw for 232 yards and five touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes while Estrada picked up 107 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Lincoln now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Johnston, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Everything went Lincoln's way against Johnston in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as Lincoln made off with a 30-7 victory. Will Lincoln repeat their success, or does Johnston have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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