Niceville had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 36-29 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lincoln Trojans on Friday. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Niceville's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Deagan McCoy, who threw for 246 yards and four TDs. Robert Oliver was another key receiver, picking up 125 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Lincoln's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taylor Jacobs Jr, who threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in one TD on the ground. The Trojans' leading receiver Maliek Denmark was Jacobs Jr's top target yet again, picking up 178 receiving yards and one score.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Niceville will welcome Escambia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lincoln, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Madison County at 7:00 p.m.
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