Willow Glen had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They and the Lincoln Lions were almost perfectly matched up, but the Rams suffered a 38-37 loss. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Willow Glen's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Gavin Ferraro, who gained 152 total yards and two touchdowns, and Aiden Akery, who threw for 239 yards and four touchdowns while completing 79.2% of his passes. Ferraro showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 51 yards.
While Willow Glen came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for Lincoln: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 40%. The team can thank Aidan Haskell for the heroic effort on defense: he. Given Akery's standout performance, it's clear Lincoln's secondary just wasn't on the same level.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Willow Glen will challenge Branham at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Lincoln, they will face off against San Jose at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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