Laurel is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Neshannock is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Spartans will welcome the Lancers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Laurel's offense will try to repeat the strong performance it gave on Friday, when they got past South Side's usually-dominant defense. The Spartans really took it to the Rams for the full four quarters, racking up a 45-7 victory. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Spartans had established a 24-point advantage.
Kolton Carlson
| 10/17/25 vs South Side | 128 |
| 08/22/25 @ Ellwood City | 108 |
| 09/26/25 @ Northgate | 103 |
| 11/01/24 vs California | 67 |
| 10/10/25 @ Shenango | 44 |
Kolton Carlson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 85 receiving yards and a pair of scores, while also rushing for 128 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries. Those 128 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Luca Santini was another key player, throwing for 153 yards and three TDs on only 11 passes.
Another reason for the win was Laurel's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Player #71, Tyler Fuchs, and Dom Willis, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, after only seven points in their last contest, Neshannock made sure to put some points up on the board against Summit Academy on Saturday. The Lancers breezed past the Knights to the tune of 49-6. That 43 point margin sets a new team best for the Lancers this season.
Laurel's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Neshannock, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Laurel suffered a grim 27-7 defeat to Neshannock when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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