No. 1 Seed Lincoln Crushes Rapid City Stevens, Advances to Semifinals of Class 11AAA Playoffs
Key points:
- No. 1 seed Lincoln dominated No. 8 seed Rapid City Stevens with a 56-21 win in the first round of the Class 11AAA Playoffs
- Patriots quarterback Tate Schafer threw for 212 yards and 5 touchdowns, while wide receiver Jack Smith had 100 receiving yards and set a record for most receptions in 11AAA
- Lincoln will face Brandon Valley in the semifinals, aiming to match their physicality and secure a spot in the state playoffs
No. 1 seed Lincoln put on a dominant display in their first-round matchup against the Rapid City Stevens Raiders in the Class 11AAA playoffs. Despite the freezing temperatures, Lincoln managed to open the game with an impressive 42 straight points. Quarterback Tate Schafer threw for 194 yards and five touchdowns in the first half alone, leading the Patriots to a commanding 56-21 victory. Wide receiver Jack Smith also had a standout performance, breaking the record for most receptions in 11AAA. Lincoln will next face Brandon Valley in the semifinals, a team they defeated earlier in the season. Coach Jared Fredenburg emphasized the need to match Brandon Valley’s physicality in order to secure a spot in the finals.
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