Churubusco is 8-2 against Lakeland since August of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Churubusco Eagles will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Lakeland Lakers at 7:00 p.m.
Churubusco is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They had to suffer through a 42-0 loss at the hands of Columbia City. The defeat leaves Churubusco without a win on the season.
Churubusco wouldn't let Columbia City keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Churubusco can thank Weston Ott and Carson Tonkel for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Lakeland took care of business in their home opener on Friday (barely). They slipped by South Bend St. Joseph 21-20.
Lakeland can attribute much of their success to Brayden Holbrook, who threw for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Keyan Arroyo got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Lakeland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Arroyo and Cruz Richard.
Churubusco might still be hurting after the 61-39 loss they got from Lakeland in their previous meeting back in August of 2023. Will Churubusco have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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