The Advanced Tech Academy Lakers''s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by Lutheran Northwest at home and fell 47-12. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Advanced Tech Academy in their matchups with Lutheran Northwest: they've now lost three in a row.
Lutheran Northwest's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was JJ Helmer, who rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 24 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Aiden Spiehs, who gained 114 total yards and two touchdowns.
Advanced Tech Academy's defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their overall record down to 1-7. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 8.8 points per game. As for Lutheran Northwest, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-4.
Advanced Tech Academy will head out on the road to face off against Arts & Tech at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Arts & Tech will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last. As for Lutheran Northwest, they will be playing at home against Bradford Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bradford Academy is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
