Football Game Preview: Humboldt Vikings vs. Lakeland Preparatory Lions + Official Tickets

The Humboldt Vikings will take on the Lakeland Preparatory Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Humboldt and Gleason, and Humboldt kept the tradition alive. The Vikings sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 24-22 win over the Bulldogs on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Vikings have posted since October 11, 2024.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lakeland Preparatory, who bounced back after a loss on the road on October 10th. They breezed past Craigmont to the tune of 40-6 on Friday.

Lakeland Preparatory's win came from a few key players Humboldt will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Brett Godwin, who threw for 303 yards and five TDs. Colten Kirby helped Godwin out on the ground, rushing for 163 yards and one score.

Humboldt's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Lakeland Preparatory, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 4-5.