Lindbergh defeats Marquette 28-25 at home, Faces 4-4 Summit Next

Lindbergh edged Marquette 28-25 on Friday, Oct. 16, winning for the fourth time in five games and evening its record at 4-4.

The Flyers’ third consecutive home victory dropped Marquette to 4-4 with one regular-season game remaining, according to MaxPreps. Lindbergh entered the game 3-4; Marquette was 4-3.

The result continued Lindbergh’s success in close games. The Flyers beat Lafayette 28-27 on Sept. 18 and Rockwood Summit 16-14 on Sept. 25. Against Lafayette, Lindbergh scored a rushing touchdown with 36 seconds remaining to erase a 27-21 deficit, according to the Lancer Feed.

Lindbergh’s recent home stretch also included a decisive victory. A week before facing Marquette, the Flyers beat Parkway West 45-7, holding the Longhorns to 96 yards of total offense and forcing four turnovers, Metro Sports STL reported.

The Flyers travel to Eureka on Friday, Oct. 23, for a 7 p.m. kickoff. The Wildcats are 6-2 after beating Lafayette 35-8. A victory would give Lindbergh a winning regular-season record after its 0-3 start.