Stillman 28, Lincoln (MO) 21

The game was nip and tuck from first kick-off. The defenses dominated the first quarter. Neither team could manage much offense. Lincoln was limited to 58 total yards, while Stillman could only muster 13 total yards.

The Stillman Tigers picked up the offensive pace in the second quarter, as quarterback Antwan Blatch connected with Mario Robinson for a 26-yard touchdown completion. The play capped a nine play 69-yard drive. Eric Beech made the extra point, giving Stillman the early 7-0 lead.

Lincoln, who played very tough all day, came right back as the defense got the Blue Tigers on the scoreboard. Ja'Thi Green returned a Riccardo Thomas fumble 99-yards for the touchdown. Stillman's Mikal Gray blocked Cole Thomas' extra point, preserving Stillman's at 7-6.

With 1:27 reaming in the first half Lincoln took it's only lead in the game as Tabvyance Williams scored on a nine-yard run that capped an eight play 57-yard drive. Lincoln converted the two-point conversion. Stillman quickly countered as Blatch found Tavares Spillman for a 20-yard touchdown strike. The game was tied 14-14 at halftime.

Stillman opened the third quarter with a Blatch to Spillman touchdown completion. Beech's extra-point put Stillman ahead 21-14. The remainder of the third quarter the offense for both teams stifled.

Lincoln again tied the contest with 12:49 remaining in the game as Dodie Wilson made the games longest run with a 68-yard touchdown gallop. Thomas' extra-point tied the game at 21-21.

At the 11:10 mark Stillman scored the games final touchdown as Blatch connected with Spillman for a 46-yard touchdown strike, completing an 82-yard drive in three plays. Beech's extra-point made the score 28-21.

The Lincoln Blue Tigers would not go sweetly into the goodnight and continued to scratch and claw to keep the game interesting. After two series of stalled drives by both teams Lincoln made a last ditch attempt at the 2:09 mark.

After receiving a roughing the passer penalty on Stillman Brian Young threw two incomplete passes and Wilson picked up only one yard on the rush. Staring at a fourth and nine Young found Ali Thompson for an 18-yard pick-up, moving the ball near mid-field. Young then rushed for six yards and completed another pass to Thompson for nine-yards.

The Stillman defense was in a bend but don't break mode and began to stiffen as it stopped Wilson for a one-yard loss. With 22 seconds remaining in the game Young tried to hook up with Wilson in the end zone but the pass was intercepted by defensive back James Patrick.

Blatch finished with 207 passing yards and four touchdowns on 10 of 30 pass attempts. Spillman led all receivers with 147 yards and three touchdowns on six receptions. Zack Berklin led Stillman running backs with 69-yards on 12 attempts.

Defensively for the Tigers Brenden Givan and Robert Branch led Stillman with nine tackles each. Tarvious Jones followed closely with eight tackles and both Darryl Johnson and Andrew Brown recorded seven tackles.

Wilson led all running backs with 111 rushing yards and Williams racked up 67. Young passed for 149 yards completing 11 of 26 attempts.

Defensively, Green led all defenders with 10 tackles.

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