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Needles tops Lincoln County in game between 2A unbeatens

Marcus Turner ran for a pair of touchdowns, and Jayden Yeager added a rushing score to power Needles’ football team to a 32-20 home win over Lincoln County on Friday night.

Gillman Jenkins returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown for Needles (7-0, 5-0 Class 2A Southern League), which led 32-12 at halftime.

Noah Smith had 20 carries for 162 yards and two touchdowns to lead Lincoln County (5-3, 4-1).

Elijah Harr caught a touchdown pass, and Kobe Walker led the Lynx defense with 11 tackles.

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