East Lincoln won against Lincolnton last Friday with 52 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Thursday. The East Lincoln Mustangs were the clear victor by a 52-26 margin over the Forestview Jaguars. The win was just business as usual For the Mustangs, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Grant Lawless was a one-man wrecking crew for East Lincoln as he threw for 292 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. The dominant performance gave Lawless a new career-high in rushing yards. Christopher Daley Ii was another key player, rushing for 96 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
When it comes to explaining why Forestview lost, don't look at Tristan Holt. Despite the final result, he rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also caught a touchdown.
East Lincoln's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Forestview, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
East Lincoln will host Hickory at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Forestview, they will face off against North Gaston at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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