Bengals head into 2016 playoffs undefeated

The Lewiston Bengal football team has had an excellent start into its 2016 football season with its current record at 9-0.
  With cleats on the turf, the Bengals beat Sandpoint 42-7 Sept. 23, in the Moscow Kibbie Dome. The following Friday, the Lewiston Bengals beat the Moscow Bears, 49-7.
  “It was .. It made it pretty exciting. It was very nerve-wracking to be down by 10 against such a large school,” said senior center Wyatt Baldwin.
  When the Vikings scored with six minutes left, the Bengals returned the kick and put together a quick-scoring drive.
Then what followed was the Bengals taking a defensive stand. On fourth down and 3, the Vikings lined up to punt but shocked everybody with their decision to fake the punt, unsuccessfully.
  Bengals then took the ball back and scored another touchdown to take the lead, finishing the game with a final score of 55-51.
  The win against Post Falls Friday, Oct. 14, declared Lewiston the Inland Empire League champions with the Bengals beating the Trojans 45-13.   
  “We just have a lot of returns with great work ethic,” said senior wide receiver Alex Light.
  At Lake City the Bengals won against the Timberwolves with the score being 58-20.
  The Bengals end the regular season with a 9-0 record which secures the bengals the number two seed in the state playoffs and will receive a bye Friday Oct. 28.
Bengals will play their first playoff game Friday, Nov. 18 at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow, ID the opponent has yet to be announced.
  “We’re just trying to do our best at what we do best,” said senior defensive tackle, Justin Chase.
 “They’re a good group of boys that have worked really hard to get to where they are today,” said head coach Shawn Nilsson.
  The team recognized its 26 seniors Friday, Oct. 21,  for their hard work and dedication to the game of football.