Aquinas prepares for football rivalry game against Lincoln County

Aquinas travels to face Lincoln County this Friday at Buddy Bufford Field in a week three high school football matchup. The Fighting Irish enter the contest following a victory over the Washington Wilkes Tigers, a game in which Elijah Hutchinson recorded 178 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Lincoln County prepares for the rivalry meeting after a 48-41 loss to Westside, despite Aiden Jones rushing for 158 yards and three touchdowns. Head coach James Leonard noted the familiarity between the two programs and expects a rigorous week of practice leading up to the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Safety Julius Moretta-Snell identified the game as a significant test for the team's standing and potential playoff progression this season. The two schools have a longstanding history and look to utilize this match to gauge their development in the first half of the season.

• 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Aquinas prepares for rival Lincoln County in week three