Not so awfully long ago the East Lincoln-Lincolnton matchup was written off by many of us as a win, even before the game was played, but then Coach Byus, Et al., showed up in 2005.
Since then, we’ve won five out of thirteen matches, with them beating us the last four games over the past three seasons. Certainly enough to make me tired of us losing to them, but I was tired of losing to them when they were only up one game, let alone three, and they are set to go up on us by four games, this year. East Lincoln hasn't lost in twenty-one games and is ranked number one in some of the 2A polls.
I doubt if any of the Mustang faithful give very much attention to what I post. Frankly, if I was one of them I wouldn’t pay any attention to me, either, but if it ever crosses your mind that us Lincolnton sorts long for the days when winning against you was easy, let me tell you there is at least one, namely me, who doesn’t. As aggravated and disgusted as I get when the Wolves lose, especially to the Mustangs, I enjoy the contests between these two more now than I did before Coach Byus, Et al., came. Before, it wasn’t something to get excited about, but now, it is. Speaking of Coach Byus, Et al, some of the Et al’s [sic], leave posts, once in a while, but not as often as before.
Most everybody in this area knows the key players and offensive formations, particularly East Lincoln’s. I’m not going to say anything about cross county rivalry or something like “come on up, neighbor, and have a good time”, not meaning to be inhospitable, but you’ve heard it all before. I would mention, though, this game will be in Lincolnton and it will probably draw a big crowd.
All comments and predictions are appreciated, even the ones I don’t like.