Linden came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 44.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 56-0 victory over the Bret Harte Bullfrogs at home. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 35 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Matthew Schallberger, who threw for 264 yards and four touchdowns on perfect 7-for-7 passing. Andy Juarez helped Schallberger out on the ground, rushing for 60 yards and two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Linden was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 201 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 179 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Linden pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Bret Harte, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Linden will venture away from home to face off against Riverbank at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Linden knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Riverbank likes a good challenge. As for Bret Harte, they will be playing at home against River Islands at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bret Harte is facing River Islands at the right time seeing as River Islands is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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