Shea is 7-0 against Lincoln since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Shea Raiders will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lincoln Lions at 6:00 p.m. Shea is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
Having struggled with 12 losses in a row dating back to last season, Shea finally turned things around against Middletown on Friday. They walked away with a 32-21 win over the Islanders. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Raiders considering their seven-point performance the match before.
Shea's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Keondre Silva, who rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. Silva also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up two sacks and making nine total tackles. Tyler Simmons was another key rusher, gaining 177 total yards.
Shea's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Lixeandro Andrade and Edy Soares.
Meanwhile, Lincoln faced Moses Brown in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Friday. Lincoln snuck past Moses Brown with an 18-13 win.
Shea's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Lincoln, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Shea against Lincoln in their previous matchup back in September of 2019, as the team secured a 42-7 victory. In that game, Shea amassed a halftime lead of 35-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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