The Raymond Central Mustangs will challenge the Lincoln Lutheran Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Raymond Central will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
While Raymond Central didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They pulled ahead with a 28-27 photo finish over Aquinas on Friday.
Raymond Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wyatt Jelinek, who threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes, and also rushed for 56 yards. 83 of those passing yards were hauled in by Tavion Johnson, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 39 points the game before, Lincoln Lutheran was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They were outmatched by Boys Town on the road and fell 37-6.
Raymond Central's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Lincoln Lutheran, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Raymond Central has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 226.2 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Lincoln Lutheran, though, as they've been averaging only 65.2. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Raymond Central against Lincoln Lutheran when the teams last played back in October of 2015, as the squad secured a 36-0 victory. Will Raymond Central repeat their success, or does Lincoln Lutheran have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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