The Lincoln Lions (1-2) may have had the home-field advantage against the Aragon Dons (2-0), but that didn’t seem to help, as they were still were swept away by the Dons, 45-21, Friday night in San Jose.
After getting shut out last week against San Mateo, running back Jordan Crisologo was an unstoppable force against the Lions, rushing for 154 yards and five touchdowns.
“I feel good. I owe it all to my line. Ever since San Mateo when I didn’t score, people have been telling me I’m not a real running back. I can’t run hard, I’m too small, this that,” said Crisologo. “Today I proved them wrong.”
Crisologo dominated throughout. On his second TD, he pancaked a defender and eased into the end zone to put his team ahead 14-0.
Aragon wide receiver/kicker Aldo Severson also had an excellent game, launching nearly every kickoff in to the end zone, making all five of his extra points and catching five passes for 45 yards. He also made a field goal.
Aragon Coach Steve Sell was happy with his team’s performance, but sees room for improvement.
“We scored when we had to," he said. "We capitalized on turnovers. I think we threw the ball well. Our fullback had a great game, made some great plays. I thought we played well in the second half."
However, Sell would like the Dons to improve on their tackling and ball security.
David Manoa also scored a TD for the Dons on a 13-yard bolt into the left side of the end zone, spinning past one Lincoln linebacker and breaking a few tackles.
Also, Aragon quarterback Nathaniel Blood had a stellar game for the Dons, completing 11 of 15 passes for 102 yards.
Lincoln running back Jacob Avery (180 yards rushing) had a 78-yard TD run down the left sideline midway through the second quarter to put his team on the board.
Lions running back Mario Hidalgo also scored for the Lions on a 3-yard run, evening the score 14-14 for a very brief time. Hidalgo (40 yards rushing) also had an 11-yard TD run with 5 minutes remaining in the game.
Lincoln’s offensive success extended little beyond the team’s three touchdowns. It lost three fumbles and was turned away numerous times by Aragon's defense. The Lions managed little through the air, completing just 5-of-14 passes for 35 yards.
Even with the easy win, Crisologo sees room for improvement.
“I think we need to get off the ball harder," he said. "We need more discipline, like those stupid penalties -- (those are) just not needed.”
Up next for Aragon is host Carlmont at 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Lincoln battles visiting Westmont in two weeks.
