Lincoln-Way Central Returns to Winning Ways
» Russell News Service - New Lenox Community Reporter - 10.23.08
After dropping its last three games, Lincoln-Way Central captured its first SouthWest Blue win October 17, toppling Lockport 34-7. It was the Knights first conference win. However, overall, Central is now 5-3 and eligible for the state football playoffs.
Reserve fullback John Mahoney was the star of the evening. Having just a handful of carries in the prior seven games, Mahoney exploded for 207 yards and three touchdowns on just nine totes.
"I never expected a night like this," Mahoney exclaimed. "Hopefully, we can get some momentum going into the playoffs."
With the score knotted at 7-7 at the intermission, Mahoney opened the second half with a 62-yard scoring burst. Moments later, Pete Damiani had an interception for the Knights, and Mahoney then added a 19-yard touchdown run. Mahoney capped his evening as he rambled 85 yards for another six-pointer late in the fourth quarter, icing the contest.
Chase Davis also scored two touchdowns for the Knights. Late in the third quarter, Davis rushed for a 7-yard score. In the first half, Kyle Plarski (6 of 9, 104) hooked up with Davis for a 26-yard touchdown. Scott Secor kicked four extra points.
» Russell News Service - New Lenox Community Reporter - 10.23.08
After dropping its last three games, Lincoln-Way Central captured its first SouthWest Blue win October 17, toppling Lockport 34-7. It was the Knights first conference win. However, overall, Central is now 5-3 and eligible for the state football playoffs.
Reserve fullback John Mahoney was the star of the evening. Having just a handful of carries in the prior seven games, Mahoney exploded for 207 yards and three touchdowns on just nine totes.
"I never expected a night like this," Mahoney exclaimed. "Hopefully, we can get some momentum going into the playoffs."
With the score knotted at 7-7 at the intermission, Mahoney opened the second half with a 62-yard scoring burst. Moments later, Pete Damiani had an interception for the Knights, and Mahoney then added a 19-yard touchdown run. Mahoney capped his evening as he rambled 85 yards for another six-pointer late in the fourth quarter, icing the contest.
Chase Davis also scored two touchdowns for the Knights. Late in the third quarter, Davis rushed for a 7-yard score. In the first half, Kyle Plarski (6 of 9, 104) hooked up with Davis for a 26-yard touchdown. Scott Secor kicked four extra points.
