With a playoff game on the line, Lincoln County rose to the challenge on Saturday. They blew past the Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua Scotties 35-14. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by 21 points or more this season.
Rogan Lytle was his usual excellent self, rushing for 152 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Those 152 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Lincoln County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 405 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
One reason for the win was Lincoln County's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. In that department, Wesley Banks was the leader with three.
Lincoln County's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. As for Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-3 record.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions challenges Manhattan on Friday. They will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Lincoln County surely won't give up without a fight. Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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