Desert Heights Prep and Lincoln Prep squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Desert Heights Prep had to settle for second. They took a 40-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lincoln Prep Lightning. The Yote lost against the Lightning in their previous head to head back in August of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 62-24 score last time.
It was another big night for Finn Dilley, who rushed for 139 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 carries for Lincoln Prep. Dilley didn't just play on offense: he also picked up 1.5 sacks and made 12 total tackles (6.5 for loss). Another player making a difference was Parker Filleman, who threw for 120 yards and two touchdowns.
The loss snapped Desert Heights Prep's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-4 record. As for Lincoln Prep, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Desert Heights Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lincoln Prep, they will face off against Bagdad at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bagdad will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Lincoln Prep surely won't give up without a fight.
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