Groveport-Madison was the 8-7 winner over Lincoln when they last played one another back in August of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Cruisers fell 31-24 to the Lions on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Cruisers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 119th, while the Lions are ranked 25th).
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Leon Cummings and Kellen Rachal. Cummings rushed for 76 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only eight carries while Rachal rushed for 97 yards and one TD on only nine carries. Cummings also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making five total tackles. Jeremy Mann was in the mix too, providing Lincoln with one score.
Groveport-Madison's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Lincoln, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Groveport-Madison will square off against Big Walnut at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lincoln, they will take on Olentangy Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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