After flying high against Lincoln last Friday, Des Moines East came back down to earth. The Des Moines East Scarlets were outmatched by the Lincoln Lynx on the road and fell 35-6. The loss continues a trend for the Scarlets in their matchups with the Lynx: they've now lost four in a row.
Entienne Higgins was a one-man wrecking crew for Lincoln as he rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 86 yards and a touchdown while completing 78.6% of his passes. Cael Hansen also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Having lost for the first time this season, Des Moines East fell to 2-1. As for Lincoln, they now also have a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Des Moines East will face off against Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jefferson will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Des Moines East surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lincoln, they will square off against Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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