Lyndon's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Independent Panthers 72-6 on the road. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas football rankings (they are ranked fourth, while the Panthers are ranked 73rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
James Marcotte had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 129 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Lucas Griffin was in the mix too, providing Lyndon with two touchdowns.
Lyndon's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB six times. The heavy lifting was done by Aidon Walker and Alex Brady who racked up five sacks between them.
Lyndon now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Independent, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Lyndon will host Chase County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Independent, they are headed away from home for the first time to square off against Oxford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Oxford's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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