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Railers could not survive Titan wrath

By Scott Kirby

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[September 21, 2013]  The Lincoln Railers (0-3) were finally back at home after playing their last two games in Springfield. But it wouldn't prove to be an easy return, as they hosted the Chatham Glenwood Titans.

The Titans were 3-0 and have a lot of speed and size. Their first-team defense has allowed only one touchdown so far this year and only 83 rushing yards in their first three games combined.

Lincoln would have their hands full trying to move the ball on this tough and stingy defense. And, they would also have to figure out a way to contain Division I recruit Daniel Helm. Helm has already committed to play for the Tennessee Volunteers next year and is ranked one of the top tight ends in the nation.

The Railers are still short on some of their key positions, due to injuries, and would once again have to plug kids in to compete throughout the game.

The Titans would get things going right off the bat as Matt Banaitis hooked up with Helm for a 3-yard touchdown pass to give the Titans the early lead. And that would really be all they needed, due to Lincoln's inability to get anything going on offense.

The Titans would score three more times in the first quarter to take a 28-0 lead. They would add three more touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 48-0 lead into halftime.

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In high school there is a mercy rule that states, when a team is up by 30 or more in the second half, the time will not stop unless on a touchdown, injury or timeout. So, needless to say, the second half flew by.

The Railers were able to put some points on the board with 3:13 left in the third, when Austin Krusz threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Will Cook. The PAT by Grant Cooper was good to make the score 48-7.

The Titans would follow up with a score of their own with 4:41 left in the ballgame.

The final score: Glenwood 54, Lincoln 7.

The Railers travel to Springfield next Friday to take on the Senators. The Senators are 1-4, with their only win coming against the Lanphier Lions. The Railers hope to have a lot of their original starters back in the lineup. Tim Jackson says he will be back, as well as Wes White, and Adam Conrady is to make his season debut.

[By SCOTT KIRBY]

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