Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial hadn't done well against Blue Earth recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Knights managed a 27-21 win over the Blue Earth Buccaneers. Winning may never get old, but the Knights sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Nathan Sickler was the offensive standout of the contest as he threw for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Braxton Dudgeon and Ryan Masters. Masters also snagged an interception, which is notable because Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial is 2-1 when he posts at least one interception, but 1-2 otherwise.
The victory got Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial back to even at 3-3. As for Blue Earth, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial will venture away from home to face off against Pipestone at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pipestone's defense has only allowed 13.7 points per game this season, so Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Blue Earth, they will head out on the road to challenge Le Sueur-Henderson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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