Football Preview: Lane Tech Champions vs. Amundsen Vikings
The Lane Tech Champions are taking a road trip to take on the Amundsen Vikings at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lane Tech took a loss when they played away from home last Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 27-7 margin over Payton College Prep. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Champions as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Noah Mayra was the offensive standout of the match as he rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 131 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. Lane Tech also got help from Harrison Bakunas, who showed off his sure hands for 98 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Amundsen can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, they made off with a 13-12 win over Lincoln Park.
Lane Tech's record now sits at 3-5. As for Amundsen, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Lane Tech didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Amundsen in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, but they still walked away with a 7-3 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lane Tech since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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