LYNN — The one hundred and tenth assembly between Lynn Classical and Lynn English gained’t be remembered for its magnificence. But for the Rams and coach Brian Vaughan, it’s a recreation that they gained’t overlook.
In a bodily battle, the Rams used a clock-killing run recreation and a staunch protection to beat the archrival Bulldogs, 8-6, in entrance of a big crowd at Manning Field.
“We knew that it was going to be a grind it out type of game,” Vaughan mentioned. “I know what happens in this game as a player (at Lynn English) and now as a coach.”
The Rams gained solely 213 yards of complete offense on Thursday however they did it nicely sufficient at occasions to maintain English’s offense off the sphere for lengthy intervals.
But it was the protection that got here up with what in the end was the profitable rating as they recorded a security late within the first quarter to take a 2-0 lead.
The Classical offense additionally transformed off the following free kick because of a 55-yard drive in six performs. Brian Vaughan Jr.’s keeper from a yard out capped the march and made it 8-0 on the half.
English acquired a lift early within the third quarter when Shane Knowlton Simard returned a punt 49 yards for a rating to chop the result in 8-6.
They had an opportunity to take the lead moments later when Jordan Em returned one other punt to the Classical 5 however 4 performs resulted in a lack of 16 yards and a turnover on downs.
“Our defense was lights out,” Vaughan mentioned.
Classical then held the ball for 17 performs and almost total fourth quarter earlier than turning it over on downs. The Rams protection, nonetheless, rose up once more and stopped English’s final probability drive.
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