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Football Photo Gallery: L-Way West Cruises Past L-Way Central

Lincoln-Way West 27, Lincoln-Way Central 9: In the first meeting between the district rivals, the Warriors built a 14-0 lead in the second quarter and then staved off a Knight comeback bid.

Rebecca Wharrie, Neighbor
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Lincoln-Way West played host to district rival Lincoln-Way Central in the first varsity football meeting between the two schools on Friday night.

And the Warriors notched a 27-9 victory.

West scored quickly in the non-conference game and built a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. After a series of penalties and a few heated exchanges by the teams, the Knights rallied with a touchdown and soon after scored a safety following a fumbled snap in the Warriors' end zone.

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Central closed within 14-9 at the half. But West regained its momentum in the second half. The Warriors added a pair of touchdowns while shutting out the Knights in the third and fourth quarters.

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