On October 10, the Lincoln Trojans (5–2) took on the Chiles Timberwolves (4–4) in a highly anticipated district championship matchup. Lincoln, riding a two-game win streak, looked to extend that run and secure the title. Chiles, meanwhile, was coming off a heartbreaking loss to Florida High and hoped to bounce back by defending home turf and walking away with the crown. This game turned out to be exactly as advertised.
In the battle for the district championship, both teams looked poised to make their claim to the title, and early on it appeared Chiles might make the first statement. The Wolves opened strong after a few big plays, converting on third down before running back Gerald Clark broke free for a long run to push Chiles deep into scoring range. Quarterback Gavin Ford kept the drive alive with a short keeper, but a holding call and missed field goal from kicker Hagen Perdue kept the game scoreless late in the first quarter.
Lincoln quickly responded as quarterback Taylor Jacobs Jr. connected with receiver Maliek Denmark for a deep touchdown pass with 3:18 left in the first, putting the Trojans ahead 0–7. Chiles went three and out on its next possession, giving Lincoln early control…