Football Preview: Solvay Bearcats vs. Cazenovia Lakers
The Solvay Bearcats will play host again on Friday to welcome the Cazenovia Lakers, where kickoff is scheduled at 6:30 p.m.
Last Thursday, Solvay was just a hair shy of victory and fell 29-28 to Marcellus. While losing is never fun, the Bearcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 405th, while the Mustangs are ranked 189th).
Meanwhile, Cazenovia had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 40-20 margin over Southern Hills [Tully/LaFayette/Fabius Pompey] on Saturday. With that win, the Lakers brought their scoring average up to 26 points per game.
Robert Livingston continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 162 yards and five touchdowns, while also rushing for 90 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023.
Solvay dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Cazenovia, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Solvay ended up a good deal behind Cazenovia in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, losing 33-14. Thankfully for Solvay, Brayden Weismore (who rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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