Lodi lost against Lincoln back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Lodi Flames fell 38-27 to the Lincoln Trojans. The Flames gained 54 more yards on the day, but it was the Trojans that made the best use of them.
When it comes to explaining why Lodi lost, don't look at Kash Merrymam. Despite the final result, he rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Merrymam has posted since back in August.
Even though they lost, Lodi was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 268 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
It was another big night for Jordin Thomas, who rushed for 207 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per carry for Lincoln. Thomas is becoming a predictor of Lincoln's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 3-1 (and 1-4 when he doesn't).
Lodi has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season. As for Lincoln, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-5.
Lodi wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 42-0 loss against Edison on the 1st. Lincoln has also already played their next game, a 35-7 defeat against St. Mary's on the 1st.
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