TEMECULA – In local prep football news, the Linfield Christian varsity football team narrowly lost last Saturday's home non-conference game against the Christian (El Cajon) Patriots by a score of 22-21. The nail-biting matchup saw the Patriots tip the host Linfield Christian Lions in a dramatic conclusion.Both teams came out strong, with Linfield Christian striking first. Quarterback Thomas Paschal completed a 30-yard pass to Drew Taylor for a touchdown, putting the Lions on the scoreboard with a 6-0 lead before a failed two-point conversion attempt. Christian quickly responded with quarterback Spencer Johnson connecting on a 45-yard pass to Brady Eads for a touchdown, followed by a successful point after, giving the Patriots a 7-6 lead.[caption id="attachment_93686" align="align
