Story by Kevin Freiheit
Photos by Kevin Sperandeo
Every football team starts the season
with an ultimate goal. Most teams aim
to go as far as they can and win the
Championship. You can ask coaches
before the season starts, and even during
the year, and their goal will probably be
to win every game.
They will give you the usual coach
quotes – “We have to take it one game
at a time,” “We’re looking to win every
single game,” or “Our focus is winning
one week at a time.” For most teams,
they fail to achieve their goal. All it
takes is one loss, one bad game, or even
one simple mistake, to end a season.
But the boys at Lincoln High have
been living up to their expectations, and
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have no intention of letting up. The
Railsplitters are off to a perfect 6-0
start, and they ha ve been merciless on
the field and on the scoreboard.
In its six games this season, Lincoln
has allowed a mere 39 points and more
than 10 in a game just once. Lincoln has
many players that can step up and bring
down the opponent. Junior Alejandro
Oregon, who has 31 tackles, and leads
the Railsplitters’ defense. Senior Leroy
Hancle has recorded 30 tackles, as well.
On the pass rush, senior Thomas
Holley leads the team with five sacks.
When the Railsplitters don’t get to the
quarterback, they have found ways to
force turnovers.
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