Football Game Preview: New Brighton Lions vs. Mohawk Area Warriors

The New Brighton Lions will take on the Mohawk Area Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

New Brighton took a 33-point loss the last time they faced off against Ellwood City, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions had just enough and edged out the Wolverine 14-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted against the Wolverine since September 11, 2015.

Meanwhile, Mohawk Area had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 28-21 win over Union Area on Friday.

New Brighton better keep an eye on Bobby Fadden. He was instrumental in Mohawk Area's win, rushing for 86 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight carries, while also throwing for 117 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Fadden has posted since back in October of 2024. Mohawk Area's leading receiver Landyn Argiro was Fadden's top target yet again, picking up 87 receiving yards and one score.

Mohawk Area's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-4. As for New Brighton, their win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-2.

New Brighton ended up a good deal behind Mohawk Area when the teams last played back in October of 2024, losing 35-19. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.