Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Mission Hills couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell to the Lincoln Hornets 13-7. Having soared to a lofty 38 points in the game before, the Grizzlies couldn't push the score so high this time.
Lincoln's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Junior Curtis led the charge by rushing for 103 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Aden Jackson, who rushed for 83 yards and a touchdown.
Mission Hills' loss dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Lincoln, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-2.
Mission Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lincoln, they will square off against Cathedral Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lincoln is looking to tack on another W to their ten-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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