Lincoln's offense erupts in second half, crushes Willow Glen to reach CCS final. The Lincoln High School Lions made a stunning turnabout in the second half of their Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal game against Willow Glen on Friday night.
Trailing 14-14 at halftime, Lincoln turned the tables with a crushing 35-0 performance in the second half to hand Willow Glen a lopsided 49-14 loss. The decisive change in momentum was sparked by Lincoln's offense, which scored on five consecutive possessions and capped it off with a touchdown.
Running back Kyan Phillips had a standout game, scoring three touchdowns and racking up over 150 rushing yards for the Lions. His impressive display helped propel Lincoln to victory and set them up for their first CCS final appearance in years.
The win marked a significant milestone for Lincoln, as they look to make a deep run in the playoffs and bring home a championship title. The team's coaching staff is proud of their players' resilience and determination, saying "they never gave up on each other."
Trailing 14-14 at halftime, Lincoln turned the tables with a crushing 35-0 performance in the second half to hand Willow Glen a lopsided 49-14 loss. The decisive change in momentum was sparked by Lincoln's offense, which scored on five consecutive possessions and capped it off with a touchdown.
Running back Kyan Phillips had a standout game, scoring three touchdowns and racking up over 150 rushing yards for the Lions. His impressive display helped propel Lincoln to victory and set them up for their first CCS final appearance in years.
The win marked a significant milestone for Lincoln, as they look to make a deep run in the playoffs and bring home a championship title. The team's coaching staff is proud of their players' resilience and determination, saying "they never gave up on each other."