Ben Bruce  staged a third-quarter scoring blitz with three of Lincoln’s four touchdowns, including one interception return, to lead the Cardinals to a 26-6 victory over the Franklin Quakers Oct. 17 at Franklin. Bruce’s other TD’s were on passes from Nate Ostmo.

Garrett Cheadle put Lincoln on the scoreboard in the second quarter with a 16-yard run.The Cardinals (3-1, 4-3) are third in the PIL behind Grant and Roosevelt. Next up is the homecoming game Oct. 24 against Jefferson.