Mud, Lakewood knock Lindbergh out of playoffs | 2A state football

Lakewood got a helping hand from the weather in beating the Lindbergh football team 43-13 Friday night. The loss knocks Lindbergh (6-4) out of the 2A state playoffs. The game was played at Lakewood Stadium in Arlington, which features a grass field. Heavy rain made for muddy, slippery conditions - a factor that played against the Eagles' speed advantage.

By Adam McFadden • November 14, 2011 1:58 pm
Lindbergh's Cam Callen (7) and the rest of the Eagle defense try to stop Lakewood in muddy conditions.
Lindbergh's Cam Callen (7) and the rest of the Eagle defense try to stop Lakewood in muddy conditions.

Lakewood got a helping hand from the weather in beating the Lindbergh football team 43-13 Friday night.

The loss knocks Lindbergh (6-4) out of the 2A state playoffs. The game was played at Lakewood Stadium in Arlington, which features a grass field. Heavy rain made for muddy, slippery conditions – a factor that played against the Eagles’ speed advantage.

Lakewood struck first with a 26-yard touchdown run from Donovan Evans. Lindbergh answered with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Matt Stuart to Cam Callen.

Then Lakewood scored 21 straight points to lead 27-6 at the half.

Quincy Butler added a late touchdown for Lindbergh, on a 39-yard fumble return.