East Lincoln gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past the Stuart W. Cramer Storm 47-24. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 81st, while the Storm are ranked 335th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
East Lincoln got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Grant Lawless out in front who threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns. Tj Griffin was Lawless' top target, picking up 126 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
East Lincoln's defense stepped up as well, laying out Cooper Mcmillan. five times. In that department, Kaleb Lauffer was the leader with two sacks. Messiah Thompson was another major factor on D, making seven total tackles and snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Despite the loss, Stuart W. Cramer saw an underclassman step up: Qualteau Hawkins picked up 68 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Zack Alexander also helped out with an impressive 90 receiving yards.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Lincoln will welcome Forestview at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Stuart W. Cramer, they will be playing at home against Chase at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Stuart W. Cramer is looking for their season?s first win.
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