Lincoln lost to Vallejo back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Lincoln Mustangs strolled past the Vallejo Redhawks with points to spare, taking the game 55-41. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
Michael Washington was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 370 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 67 yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Lincoln was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 464 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in 13 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Vallejo lost, don't look at Sedrick Vaughn. Despite the final result, he rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Those 135 rushing yards gave Vaughn a new career-high.
Lincoln's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Vallejo, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Lincoln didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 39-12 defeat vs. Northgate on the 27th. Vallejo has also already played their next matchup, a 22-14 victory against Terra Nova on the 27th.
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