Football Game Preview: Big Lake Hornets vs. Zimmerman Thunder

The Big Lake Hornets will square off against the Zimmerman Thunder at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Big Lake has given up an average of 30 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Big Lake is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Friday. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 32-30 heartbreaker at the hands of Mound-Westonka. The close matchup was extra heartbreaking for the Hornets, who almost overcame a 26 point deficit.

Meanwhile, Zimmerman came up short against Orono on Friday and fell 30-21. The Thunder have struggled against the Spartans recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Big Lake now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Zimmerman, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.

Things could have been worse for Big Lake, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 23-8 loss to Zimmerman in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.