Lincoln is 0-6 against Sioux City East since September of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Lynx will take on the Black Raiders at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lincoln took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand Roosevelt a 38-0 shutout. The Lynx's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Lincoln's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Andre Rogers, who rushed for 84 yards and two scores. Another player making a difference was Christopher Lee, who rushed for 44 yards and one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Lincoln was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 258 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Meanwhile, Sioux City East faced Johnston in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Black Raiders managed a 21-17 victory over the Dragons. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Black Raiders.
Lincoln now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Sioux City East, their record now sits at 6-1.
Lincoln was dealt a bruising 63-35 defeat at the hands of Sioux City East when the teams last played back in October of 2024. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Lynx were down 35-13.
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