Football Game Preview: Bend Lava Bears vs. Summit Storm + How To Watch

The Bend Lava Bears will challenge the Summit Storm at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Bend is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Lebanon just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. The matchup between the Lava Bears and the Warriors didn't end well, with the Lava Bears falling 54-35.

Despite the defeat, Bend had strong showings from Kaden Cooper, who threw for 224 yards and three TDs while completing 80% of his passes, and James Mathiesen, who picked up 86 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Meanwhile, Summit strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They put the hurt on Ridgeview with a sharp 35-14 victory. Considering the Storm have won three contests by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Bend's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Summit, their win bumped their record up to 6-0.

Bend lost to Summit at home by a decisive 21-6 margin in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Lava Bears 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.