Lincoln cruises by Franklin 50-21

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Daniel Kovalev accumulated 143 rushing yards and scored 2 touchdowns to guide Lincoln to a 50-21 win over Franklin on Thursday night.

The Cardinals also recieved major efforts from Nick Ostmo who rushed 3 times for 125 yards and 2 touchdowns and Frank Elsener who rushed 7 times for 57 yards and 1 touchdown.

Franklin’s QB Cliff Carlsen threw for 41 yards, RB Anthony Wilson picked up 133 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns and WR Dee Clayton had 34 receiving yards.

The win helps Lincoln improve to 5-2 on the season while Franklin falls to 2-5. Tonight’s game was the first matchup between the two teams.

Lincoln travels to Portland, OR to take on the Grant Generals on Friday October 20 at 7:00pm. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.

Franklin will take on the Madison Senators at home on Friday October 20 at 7:00pm. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.