North Linn rolls in playoff opener
TROY MILLS – North Linn marches on.
The Lynx opened the Class A playoffs at home Friday night against Van Buren County with a dominant effort from all units.
Junior quarterback Jackson Nielsen threw for 173 yards and four touchdowns, including a pair to senior receiver Braden Wheatley, as the North Linn demolished Van Buren County, 69-0.
Senior Will Sommerfeldt collected four receptions for 93 yards and a score for the Lynx (8-1),
The shutout was the third in a row and fifth this season for the North Linn defense, which forced a whopping six turnovers. Senior linebacker Bradyn Bistline accounted for 10 tackles, four for loss and three sacks. Defensive backs Waylon Raue and James Haughenbury each intercepted VBC passes, while defensive lineman Patrick Peyton and linebackers Macoy Winn, Brody Martin and lane Miller all recovered fumbles.
