West Wendover unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 34-14 to the Lincoln County Lynx on Saturday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Although West Wendover took the loss, they still got scores from Lucio Chavez and Adrian Collazo.
West Wendover didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Branum Graham and Anthony Bair. Davian Morales was another major factor on D, picking up four sacks and making 15 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Kavon Almaraz was nothing short of spectacular for Lincoln County: he rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Almaraz a new career-high. Mason Sinay was another key player, rushing for 92 yards and one TD on only 13 carries.
Lincoln County has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Looking ahead, West Wendover will welcome White Pine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lincoln County, they will venture away from home to challenge Milford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lynx's defense better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 35 points per game this season.
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