Glendale is 0-10 against Lebanon since November of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Falcons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Lebanon will be up against a hot Glendale team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. The Falcons came within a single point of losing the streak, but they secured a 42-41 W against Ozark. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Falcons have posted since October 11, 2024.
Glendale got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Cash Newberry out in front who threw for 316 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per attempt, and also punched in one TD on the ground. That rushing touchdown marked the first that Newberry has punched in this season. Joelle Rover was Newberry's top target, picking up 128 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Meanwhile, Lebanon got the win against Kickapoo on Friday by a conclusive 36-10. The win continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their matchups with the Chiefs: they've now won five in a row.
Glendale better keep an eye on Beckett York. He was instrumental in Lebanon's win, rushing for 139 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and also throwing for 113 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight passes. Those 139 rushing yards gave York a new career-high. Brayden Christian was another key back, rushing for 115 yards and one score.
Lebanon's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
Lebanon now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Glendale, they now also have a winning record of 4-3.
The upcoming contest will be a clash of competing strengths. Glendale has relied on air attacks this season and has averaged 372.7 passing yards per game. Lebanon, on the other hand, has relied on a stout run game: they average 272.6 rushing yards per game. So which strategy will prevail on Friday? There's only one way to find out.
Glendale suffered a grim 49-28 defeat to Lebanon in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Falcons, Jax Glendenning (who rushed for 295 yards and five TDs while picking up 7.0 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
