Earlier this season, when Oswego East’s Lincoln Ijams injured his knee, he feared the worse.

The senior wide receiver was given the tough diagnosis of a torn MCL.

“I thought I was done,” Ijams said. “I couldn’t walk for the first two weeks. Then magically, I felt good. It was weird.”

Whether it was quick healing, hard work, divine intervention or a combination of those things, the Wolves are happy to have him back.

The Butler recruit caught only two passes for 49 yards Friday night in a 28-17 Southwest Prairie West win over previously unbeaten Yorkville, but it showed the possibilities for the future.

It also helped open things up even more for star running back Jasiah Watson, who stole the show by rushing for 253 yards and three touchdowns on 38 carries for Oswego East (6-1, 2-1)

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