On Friday, the Lutheran South Lancers took their match with ease, bagging a 42-7 win over Principia/Whitfield. That looming 42-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lancers yet this season.
Ben Long continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 110 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, while also throwing for 157 yards and three touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September.
Lutheran South wouldn't let Principia/Whitfield keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Brody Slinkard, Jimmy Gill, and Long picked up one apiece.
The victory made it two in a row for Lutheran South and bumps their season record up to 4-5. As for Principia/Whitfield, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Lutheran South will challenge Lift for Life Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lutheran South will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. As for Principia/Whitfield, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against St. Clair.
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