Lincoln is 5-0 against Oakmont since September of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Lincoln Fighting Zebras will square off against the Oakmont Vikings at 7:15 p.m. Lincoln is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.7 points per game this season.
Last Friday, Lincoln was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 27-21 to Bear River. That's two games in a row now that the Fighting Zebras have lost by exactly six points.
Lincoln's defeat came about despite a quality game from Brock Galer, who rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 31 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Oakmont, as they earned their first road win of the season. They took down Center 35-21 on Friday.
Oakmont's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Beau Ogles, who threw for 164 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes, and also rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Kendall Barber, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
This is the second loss in a row for Lincoln and nudges their season record down to 4-2. As for Oakmont, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Lincoln has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 193 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Oakmont struggles in that department as they've been averaging 182. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Lincoln skirted past Oakmont 16-13 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lincoln since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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