The Lindenwold Lions will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against the Bishop Eustace Prep Crusaders at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Lindenwold is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were dealt a 40-12 defeat at the hands of Buena on Friday. The Lions have struggled against the Chiefs recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Bishop Eustace Prep posted their biggest win since September 9, 2023 on Friday. Everything went their way against Palmyra as Bishop Eustace Prep made off with a 29-6 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Crusaders.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Mekhi Simmons and he. Simmons rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown while he rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Bishop Eustace Prep'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 Simmons and Tom Dromgoole. Simmons also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Lindenwold came up short against Bishop Eustace Prep in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 32-28. Can Lindenwold avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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