Football Preview: Phoenix Pirates vs. Lakeview Honkers
The Phoenix Pirates will square off against the Lakeview Honkers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lakeview took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Phoenix, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Phoenix finally turned things around against Klamath Union on Friday. They blew past the Pelicans 35-0 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won three contests by 27 points or more so far this season.
Phoenix found their leader in underclassman Erik Calhoun, who rushed for 41 yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Phoenix was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 277 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, a victory for Lakeview just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by North Valley 51-7.
Phoenix's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. As for Lakeview, they dropped their record down to 3-4 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Phoenix took a serious blow against Lakeview in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 48-13. Will Phoenix have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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