Football Game Preview: Miller Falcons vs. Millersport Lakers

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Previous Games

09/13/24 - Home	37-6 W
09/08/23 - Away	48-16 W
09/16/22 - Home	53-12 W
09/18/21 - Away	46-20 W
09/08/17 - Away	42-7 W
+ 2 more games

Miller is a perfect 7-0 against Millersport since September of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Falcons are taking a road trip to challenge the Lakers at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with five consecutive losses apiece.

Last Friday, Miller and Bishop Rosecrans were almost perfectly matched up, but Miller suffered a 45-44 loss.

Despite their defeat, Miller saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Noah Lemaster, who rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry, and also picked up 38 receiving yards and one TD, was perhaps the best of all. Lemaster really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run. Another rusher making a difference was Zander Bice, who rushed for 161 yards and one score while picking up 7.7 yards per carry.

Even if they lost, Miller's defensive line still kept up the pressure with five sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Maddox Bolyard and Bryce Dorsey, who racked up all five sacks between them.

Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Millersport's offense. They took a blow against Bishop Rosecrans on Friday, falling 37-0.

Millersport's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Miller, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.

Everything came up roses for Miller against Millersport when the teams last played back in September of 2024, as the team secured a 37-6 win. In that matchup, the Falcons amassed a halftime lead of 37-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.