10/31/26
Lincoln 48, Timberline 6
(Tacoma, WA) Timberline went on the road in a non-conference game to face the Lincoln Abes in a PSL crossover battle. Lincoln came into the game 5-2 on the year and on a two-game winning streak with wins over Silas and Bellarmine. Timberline came into the game 5-2 on the year and was looking to get back into the win column after two back-to-back losses.
Game Recap
This was a dominant performance from Lincoln from the first drive on. After forcing Timberline to punt early, it only took three plays for JT Williams to catch one pass and make two rushes, ending with a two-yard touchdown. Sione Kaho would find Malakai Boyovich for a long passing touchdown just a drive later. Both teams would each punt twice, while the best play of the half for Timberline was a 64-yard catch from Cameron Vongdara to Luckey Moore. Lincoln would force a turnover on downs, though, and respond with a 20-yard touchdown from JT Williams on a pass from Sione Kaho. Lincoln would end the half with a massive 47-yard touchdown catch from Elijah Carney. Lincoln would end the half leading 27-0
The second half was just as dominant for the Abes as they began with the ball and put together a long drive ending with a nine yard touchdown run from Sione Kaho. Both teams would exchange punts and Timberline would get the ball back. They put together their best drive of the night with great running from Cooper Jones. Lincoln would respond well with a 39 yard touchdown from Kaho to Malakai Boyovich for his second touchdown of the game. The Blazers would march down the field and finish the drive with a two yard touchdown from Jones. Lincoln would fumble the ball early in their next drive and Timberline recovered by would give the ball right back on an interception from Jakhari Lovelace. Time would run out and Lincoln would take home the win 41-6.
Sumner Holiday Inn Express MVP of the Game
The Sumner Holiday Inn Express MVP of the game went to JT Williams who tallied 15 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown as well as 9 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. He was the main workhorse for the Abes and made big play after big play time and time again. Whether from the run or the pass, he was producing at a high level. A major reason for the Lincoln victory and as efficient as it gets.
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West 42 Sports Postgame Show
Game Highlights
Sione Kaho Finds Elijah Carney for 47-Yard Touchdown
Cooper Jones Puts Timberline on the Board
Malakai Boyovich with the 39-Yard TD Catch
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