Lakin is 9-1 against Southwestern Heights since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Lakin Broncs will welcome the Southwestern Heights Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Lakin's defense has only allowed 14.5 points per game this season, so Southwestern Heights' offense will have their work cut out for them.
Lakin will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Cimarron, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Lakin took down Cimarron 38-20 on Friday.
Ross Rider was his usual excellent self, rushing for 175 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Armando Salcido, who rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Lakin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 400 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Southwestern Heights entered their matchup against Hoisington on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Southwestern Heights had to suffer through a 53-6 loss at the hands of Hoisington.
Lakin's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Southwestern Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Lakin against Southwestern Heights in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 52-22 victory. Does Lakin have another victory up their sleeve, or will Southwestern Heights turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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