No. 1 Lincoln returns home for senior night tonight to wrap up the regular season, as the Bulldogs host Roland as the 2A-1-3 champions.

Lincoln (8-1, 6-0) wrapped up its 9th straight district title last week in a 58-0 win at Hugo, as the Bulldogs won the program's 56th straight district game and 21st consecutive road game.

The Bulldogs have won 50 of the last 51 games overall and 44 of the last 45 regular season games.

Lincoln, which will try to win the program's 4th straight state title in December, last lost district game 2,957 days ago back in Sept. 2018.

The Bulldogs are 82-2 in the regular season dating back to Sept. 2018, with both losses coming to out of state Shiloh Christian.

Lincoln is 100-5 overall across the last seven seasons and 111-7 overall since the start of the 2018 season.

This will be the 4th meeting all time between Lincoln and Roland.

The Bulldogs have cruised in the last two matchups, winning 56-8 in 2019 and 54-18 in 2018.\

Roland took the first ever matchup, winning in the first round of the 2012 playoffs in a close 27-26 game.

The Rangers come in at 4-5 on the year under first year head coach Kenyatta Wright.

It will be senior night for head coach Jerry Ricke and the Bulldogs.

The senior class is 50-1 in their career and has three state championships.

"It's always a special time for me to really just let these guys know how much I appreciate each of them and what they have meant to the program," said Ricke.

"We have a nice mix of seniors who have played for four years and some that came back out after some time off. I've really enjoyed this group."

The class has helped Lincoln continue the program's excellence, which includes three state semifinal appearances, three district titles. The group has never lost a road game or a district game during their four year career.

"It really shows the culture and standard that we have set here," said Ricke. "I'm really proud of my assistants because they have been here for many of those. That consistency in our staff, the standard that we have, the culture that we've built, all factor into that."

As the regular season comes to an end and four playoff games remain after tonight's game vs. Roland, the Bulldogs hope to continue to dial it in in pursuit of the program's 6th gold ball.

"We want to continue to play with great passion and pride and to play to our standard," said Ricke. "We know as we get closer to the playoffs, those teams that do those things will be successful."

Roland @ No. 1 Lincoln Christian

Friday, Nov. 6 — 7 p.m.

Willie George Field @ Dennis Byrd Stadium — Tulsa, OK

4th meeting all-time — Lincoln leads 2-1

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OFFENSIVE PREVIEW

Lincoln has been extremely explosive and efficient offensively, highlighted again by a 58-0 win over Hugo last week.

Lincoln got another big performance from sophomore quarterback Major Brooks, as the young lefty threw for 248 yards and five touchdowns in last Friday's road win.

Brooks has been excellent in his first season as a starter, especially in district play.

Brooks has completed 70% of his passes through eight games for 1,659 yards and 21 touchdowns to just three interceptions.

"Major has really hit his stride and is comfortable being the leader of the offense," said Ricke.

His top target is junior receiver Caleb Peterson, who had another big game at Hugo last week. 

Peterson caught five passes for 99 yards and two scores, as he continues to be a game-breaking weapon on offense.

Peterson leads the team in all categories, totaling 43 catches for 712 yards and 12 touchdowns through eight games.

Sophomore receiver Kade Wilson is the No. 2 option for Brooks and had another great outing in the win at Hugo.

Wilson had three catches for 85 yards and a score. He has 25 catches for 392 yards and four TDs on the year.

Senior tight end Colt Monsey had a 2-yard TD catch in last week's win and has 203 yards and two scores receiving on the year, while junior Cayden Mathruin also has a touchdown and has been a weapon in the passing game.

Sophomore Max Madrid has been outstanding for Lincoln as the lead running back, as he had another touchdown last week in the win at Hugo.

Madrid leads the team with 791 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns, averaging eight yards per carry. He also has 151 yards and touchdown receiving.

Junior running back Braxton McGinnis had his best game in a Lincoln uniform in the win at Hugo and continues to be a viable option for Ricke at running back.

McGinnis had 114 total yards on just five touches, including a 62-yard TD catch from Brooks.

On the year, McGinnis has 206 rushing yards and three TDs on nine yards per rush.

"The guys around him, Max, Braxton, Caleb, Kade, Colt, Cayden, have all gotten more comfortable with the offense and Major's leadership. It's been fun to watch it all mesh together," said Ricke.

The Bulldogs continue to be very balanced on offense, averaging 189 yards rushing and 215 yards passing per game.

That's been helped by the return of Lincoln's best player, in senior left tackle Lincoln Torres, who returned two weeks ago after being injured in the season opening win at Jones.

"We have really been balanced, and that is good to see," said Ricke. "I think we have been much more consistent up front. When you get a guy like Lincoln Torres back, with all his experience, it really helps that group settle in."

Lincoln is averaging 54 points per game in district play, averages 17 first downs per game and almost 10 explosive plays (20+ yards) per outing.

"Offensively, we've played with way more consistency and execution than earlier in the year. We have hit a lot more explosive plays lately, and that is always good to see," said Ricke. 

DEFENSIVE PREVIEW

The Bulldogs continue to dominate defensively, as Lincoln shutout Hugo again last Friday and has been impressive in district play.

Lincoln is allowing less than three yards per play in five district games, as the Bulldogs continue to force turnovers and punts.

Lincoln has forced 14 turnovers on the year in seven games and are allowing opponents to convert just 27% of third down attempts.

"Defensively, we are starting to get more healthy, and I think you will see that make a huge difference moving forward. Really like the way our defense played in the 2nd half against Checotah and the whole game against Hugo," said Ricke.

The Bulldogs are led by junior linebacker Isaac Beisel, who has a team-high 51 tackles. He's also got three tackles for loss and a sack.

Senior linebacker Parker Rogers has 34 total tackles, along with three tackles for loss, five pass break ups and a forced fumble.

McGinnis has played well at the other linebacker spot, totaling 39 tackles, six tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks.

Up front, senior Rain Ragland and Monsey have dominated for Lincoln.

Ragland is out for another week or so, but has been impressive for Lincoln.

He has 26 tackles, six tackles for loss, a fumble recovery, three sacks and a forced fumble on the year.

Monsey, meanwhile, has 32 tackles and leads the team in tackles for loss (13) and sacks (5).

Junior Nate Uyetake, who has filled in for Torres, has been outstanding.

Uteyake has 27 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two sacks and a fumble recovery.

Sophomore Joisah Faulkner has really come on as of late for Lincoln up front, as the big man has 16 tackles, seven tackles for loss and four sacks.

"Our defense has played well and will need to continue to improve each week," said Ricke. "We will get Lincoln and Rain back soon, and that will help our depth and experience. This group goes out each game trying to be physical, tough, and relentless. We are getting better in each case."

Madrid and junior Maverick Rea have played very well in the down safety role for Lincoln.

Madrid has 22 tackles, three tackles for loss and four pass break ups, while Rea has 27 tackles, an interception and a team-high seven pass break ups.

Peterson mans the middle for Lincoln at free safety and has been excellent, as he has 29 tackles, two interceptions and six pass break ups.

Senior Eli Summerlin and Mathurin start for Lincoln at corner and have both played very well.

Summerlin has 22 tackles, two picks and a pass break up. Mathurin leads the team with four interceptions and has 10 tackles and two pass break ups.

Lincoln allows just 117 passing yards per game on 24 attempts.