Lakeside couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 50-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pike Valley Panthers on Friday. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Lakeside lost, don't look at Reece Remus. Despite the final result, he rushed for 167 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, and also picked up 35 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards Remus has posted since back in September of 2023. Another player making a difference was Eli Schmitt, who rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Lakeside was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 338 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pike Valley only rushed for 145.
Leading Pike Valley to victory were Miles Rickard and Andrew Cooper. Rickard gained 214 total yards and two touchdowns, while Cooper picked up 74 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Rickard was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 56 yards.
Lakeside will challenge Stockton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pike Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lincoln on Friday.
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