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Jalaythan Mayfield leads Lincolnton to season-opening victory over Maiden

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:45 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jalaythan Mayfield leads Lincolnton to season-opening victory over Maiden
Summary

Jalaythan Mayfield played a pivotal role in Lincolnton's 30-10 win against Maiden in their season opener on August 24, 2026. The senior linebacker, committed to Indiana, recorded 13 tackles, forced a fumble, returned another fumble for a touchdown, and notched a sack. Lincolnton, which reached the NCHSAA 3A state semifinals last season, is aiming for a title run this fall. The team will host East Lincoln on August 28, continuing its campaign after starting the season 1-0.

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  • •Lincolnton improves to 1-0 with the victory over Maiden.
  • •Mayfield made significant contributions on both defense and offense.
  • •Next game for Lincolnton is against East Lincoln on August 28.
  • •Mayfield recorded 152 tackles and 13 touchdowns last season.
  • •Lincolnton aims for a deep playoff run in the upcoming season.
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  • 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana LB commit Jalaythan Mayfield dominates in season-opener for Lincolnton (N.C.)
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Lincolnton (N.C.) won 11 games and reached the NCHSAA 3A state semifinals last season. The Wolves plan on making another deep run this fall and they’ve got one of the state’s top defensive prospects leading the way. Senior four-star linebacker Jalaythan Mayfield is the leader on the Lincolnton defense. The Indiana commit was all over […]

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