Lincoln Prep played a tough match on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against the San Carlos Braves, falling 54-22. The Lightning were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-8.
Despite the loss, Lincoln Prep saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Connor Mewhinney picked up 137 receiving yards and two TDs. Mewhinney really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 85 yards.
Lincoln Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Landon Scharber.
Brian Valentino was nothing short of spectacular for San Carlos: he rushed for 193 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only nine carries.
Lincoln Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for San Carlos, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Coming up, Lincoln Prep will challenge Mountainside at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th. As for San Carlos, they will square off against Globe at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th.
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