Lutheran Northwest hasn't had much luck against Whitmore Lake recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lutheran Northwest Crusaders will face off against the Whitmore Lake Trojans at 7:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Lutheran Northwest is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their game on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 42-7 win over Parkway Christian. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Crusaders have posted against the Eagles since September 8, 2017.
Lutheran Northwest's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ben Cairns, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown. Rudy Hauss got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Lutheran Northwest's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Hauss, Andrew Kasat, and Cairns picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Whitmore Lake, as they earned their first road win of the season. They claimed a resounding 54-13 victory over Lutheran on the road. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won three contests by 30 points or more so far this season.
The win made it two in a row for Lutheran Northwest and bumps their season record up to 3-2. As for Whitmore Lake, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
Lutheran Northwest lost to Whitmore Lake on the road by a decisive 32-14 margin in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Lutheran Northwest avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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