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Landen Smith powers Lincoln County over Lake Mead in Class 2A postseason opener

Landen Smith returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown, ran in a 12-yard touchdown and had an interception for Lincoln County’s football team Friday, as the Lynx rallied for a 34-20 home victory in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs Friday.

Dean Ottley had a pair of touchdown runs for the Lynx (8-3), who came back from a 20-8 second-quarter deficit.

Jared Regan had a 45-yard rushing touchdown for the Eagles (6-3), and Madela Kaiaokumulani made field goals of 17 and 48 yards.

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