The Linden Lions will face off against the Orestimba Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Linden is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Summerville just ended the team's six-game winning streak last Friday. They lost 28-7 to the Bears. The Lions were red-hot offensively headed into the matchup (they scored no less than 31 points in the six games prior) but the Bears' defense proved too tough.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Orestimba rose to the challenge on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Hawks 33-0. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won five contests by 28 points or more so far this season.
Orestimba's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dylan McCauley, who picked up 55 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Another big playmaker for Orestimba was Richie Rivas, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Linden's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-2. As for Orestimba, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.
Linden strolled past Orestimba in their previous meeting back in November of 2021 by a score of 42-28. The rematch might be a little tougher for Linden since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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