East Lincoln and Crest squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but East Lincoln had to settle for second. They took a 31-14 bruising from the Chargers. The game marked the Mustangs' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
East Lincoln's loss came despite strong showings from Jaxon Dollar and Grant Lawless. Dollar picked up 86 receiving yards and one score, while Lawless threw for 157 yards and one TD.
East Lincoln didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jacoby Hunt and Gaige Ikard. Another thorn in Crest's side was Cooper Harpster, who made 16 total tackles and defended one pass.
Crest's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jason Black, who rushed for 102 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 11 carries. Another player making a difference was Ely Hamrick, who rushed for 112 yards.
East Lincoln's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-2. As for Crest, they pushed their record up to 10-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
East Lincoln does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Crest, they will take on South Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Chargers will need to watch out since the Red Raiders have now posted at least 31 points in their last six contests.
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