Lincoln Christian is 4-0 against Idabel since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Lincoln Christian Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Idabel Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Lincoln Christian will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Last Friday, Lincoln Christian blew past Eufaula, posting a 62-7 win. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma football rankings (they are ranked sixth, while the Ironheads are ranked 115th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lincoln Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Braeden Baker, who rushed for 96 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. Corlin Wright was in the mix too, providing Lincoln Christian with two touchdowns.
Lincoln Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Brett Kaste and Parker Rogers.
Meanwhile, Idabel hadn't done well against Checotah recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Idabel enjoyed a cozy 38-23 victory over Checotah. Winning may never get old, but the Warriors sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Idabel's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jattairrius Neal, who rushed for 139 yards. The dominant performance gave Neal a new career-high in rushing yards.
Idabel's defense stepped up as well, laying out Cole Rolland. five times. QUINCE POND was especially locked on to Checotah's QB and sacked him twice. POND is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last seven games he's played. Matrail Lopez was another major factor on D, making six total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging two interceptions.
Lincoln Christian pushed their record up to 9-0 with the victory, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 34.5 points. As for Idabel, their record now sits at 7-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Lincoln Christian has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 233.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Idabel struggles in that department as they've been averaging 200.6. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Lincoln Christian against Idabel when the teams last played back in November of 2019, as the team secured a 55-0 win. Does Lincoln Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Idabel turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
