Written By: Jim Nugent
The Lincoln-Way Patriots beat the McHenry County Pirates on Saturday night at Lincoln-Way East High School by a score of 33 - 28 . The victory improves the Patriots league record to 4 - 0 in the Mid States Football League .
Both teams featured potent offenses . The Pirates featured a QB who worked from the shot gun formation and threw very effectively . He picked up 3 TD's in the first half passing from the shot gun .He added another midway through the 3rd quarter ,
The Patriots scored via the pass and the run . QB Mike Strimel completed 2 passes for TD's in the first half . Tail back Steve Strimel established a new league rushing record with 31 carries for 312 yards and 3 touchdowns .
The McHenry County Pirates led at half time by a score of 21 - 13 .The Patriots came back with 3 touchdowns in the 3rd quarter while the Pirates only scored once in the 2nd half .
The next game will be Saturday, August 8th at Lincoln-Way East High School at 7:00 pm
The Patriots will host the Mid State Steel (Peoria area) in another exciting Mid States Football League game .