What a way to treat the Homecoming king. Kyle Young’s friends and teammates let him have it Friday night after Young nearly returned an interception for a touchdown in the closing seconds of Lincoln’s win against Southeast. A Spartan defender corralled the 6-4, 225-pound tight end hybrid at the 5-yard line. The Railers then knelt on the ball with their first victory of the season, 35-28. “I got a few comments about being slow,” Young said. “I just don’t believe them.” Wide receiver/defensive back Kyle Frick joked that the only Railer who was really mad was kicker George Kennett. Another score would have given him the chance for six point-afters, the school record. It was a good enough night for Young without the touchdown. Apart from his crowning alongside queen Emily Berglin, the senior blocked a point-after attempt in the second quarter and aided an offensive line that helped Lincoln rush for 263 yards. IN POSITION: The tennis team hasn’t had much time for challenge matches lately, but that should change. After losing 5-4 at East Peoria Monday, the Lady Railers are off for a week before their home finale against Rochester. LCHS players are ranked 1-6 in signles and can challenge teammates with higher rankings once per week. Matches are one set. Recently, senior Brittany Kincheloe edged junior Christina Larson for the team’s top singles slot. The pair also comprises Lincoln’s No. 1 doubles team. “It’s different when you challenge, be ...
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