Football Game Preview: Bacon Academy/Lyman Memorial vs. Nonnewaug/Lakeview/Shepaug Valley Chiefs

Bacon Academy/Lyman Memorial are taking a road trip to face off against the Nonnewaug/Lakeview/Shepaug Valley Chiefs at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

On Saturday, Bacon Academy/Lyman Memorial didn't have quite enough to beat Plainfield and fell 27-24.

Meanwhile, Nonnewaug/Lakeview/Shepaug Valley was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Weston 41-6. The result was nothing new for the Chiefs, who have now won four games by 27 points or more so far this season.

Bacon Academy/Lyman Memorial better keep an eye on Davion Joe. He was instrumental in Nonnewaug/Lakeview/Shepaug Valley's win, rushing for 251 yards and three TDs while picking up 12.0 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Joe is now averaging an impressive 120.1 rushing yards per game.

Nonnewaug/Lakeview/Shepaug Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 339 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Nonnewaug/Lakeview/Shepaug Valley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Robert Metcalfe led the group effort, picking up three of those interceptions all by himself.

Nonnewaug/Lakeview/Shepaug Valley's win bumped their record up to 7-0. As for Bacon Academy/Lyman Memorial, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.