Lincoln County had lost four straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it five. They were outmatched by the Nitro Wildcats and fell 64-0. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 61-7 to the Wildcats when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Nitro, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Nitro's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was EIAN DUFFY, who threw for 271 yards and five TDs while completing 86.7% of his passes. DUFFY is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in each of the last three games he's played. LUKE SHAFER was in the mix as well, providing Nitro with two touchdowns.
Coming up, Lincoln County will face off against St. Albans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will be up against the Red Dragons' rather soft defense (which has allowed 50.29 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Nitro, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Winfield at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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