Devils Fall to Lincoln

If there is one team year in and year out that Warren County wants to beat more than any other, it's Lincoln County. Coming into this year, the two teams had played each other 39 times since 1971 and Lincoln County had won every game. The Red Devils made it 40 consecutive victories with a 23-0 victory Friday night.

The game began with both teams struggling to get their offense going while battling the rain in the early parts of the first quarter. Neither team was able to pick up a first down on their first possession and the game looked like it might turn out to be a defensive battle.

Lincoln County made some offensive adjustments in their second possession and began to have success running the ball against the Screaming Devil defense. Quay Hartfield put the Red Devils on the board for their first score of the night after a 29 yard run. The extra point was good and Lincoln County led by the score of 7-0 with 6:34 to go in the first quarter.

Lincoln County would score twice in the second quarter. Their second score of the night came after a failed Warren County fake punt on 4th down from their own 12 gave the Red Devils excellent field position. LaKeith Lockhart scored for the Red Devils on a 3 yard run. Lockhart also connected with Jamar Norman for a 35 yard touchdown pass to give Lincoln County a 20-0 lead at half-time.

The Red Devils final score of the night came in the fourth quarter with a 29 yard field goal by Ryan O'Neill.

Timothy Seals was once again the leading rusher for the Screaming Devils. Seals gained 50 yards on 15 carries.Jermaine Berry went 2-10 with 1 interception in the passing department. Berry completed a 14 yard pass to Jaden Hawkins and a 13 yard pass to Dantavious Allen.

The Screaming Devils will be looking to get their offense going again this week against another rival, the Bulldogs of Hancock Central. Warren County will travel to Hancock for the second consecutive time due to a strange scheduling issue. Game time is set for 7:30.