After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Manchester, Napoleon was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They snuck past the Grass Lake Warriors with a 30-26 victory. The Pirates' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Grass Lake lost, don't look at Brayden Lape. Despite the final result, he threw for 184 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Lape is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Jacob Collins was Lape's top target, picking up 121 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Napoleon's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2. As for Grass Lake, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Napoleon will take on Leslie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Leslie knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Napoleon likes a good challenge. As for Grass Lake, they will venture away from home to square off against Michigan Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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