Idabel is 0-4 against Lincoln Christian since November of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Warriors will host the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Idabel fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Checotah on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 55-53. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game two weeks ago (34), the Warriors still had to take the loss.
Idabel's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Mack Dixon, who threw for 282 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt, and Jordyn Lewis, who picked up 170 receiving yards and five TDs. Lewis was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 52 yards.
Meanwhile, Lincoln Christian got themselves on the board against Eufaula on Friday, but Eufaula never followed suit. They breezed past the Ironheads to the tune of 62-0. Considering the Bulldogs have won eight matchups by more than 28 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Idabel's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Lincoln Christian, their win bumped their record up to 9-0.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Idabel has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 181.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lincoln Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 270.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Idabel took a serious blow against Lincoln Christian in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, falling 48-0. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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