Lockport hasn't had much luck against Lewis J. Bennett/Olmsted/Middle Early College/East recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Lions will welcome the Tigers at 2:00 p.m. Lockport has given up an average of 35.4 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Saturday, Lockport was beaten by Lancaster 67-14. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 329th, while the Legends are ranked 48th).
Meanwhile, Lewis J. Bennett/Olmsted/Middle Early College/East waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Red & Green by a score of 14-7.
Lockport better keep an eye on Jimmy Valentine. He was instrumental in Lewis J. Bennett/Olmsted/Middle Early College/East's win, rushing for 172 yards and two scores on only 15 carries. Those 172 rushing yards gave Valentine a new career-high. Lewis J. Bennett/Olmsted/Middle Early College/East also got help from Jack Eskridge, who showed off his sure hands for 85 receiving yards.
Lockport's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Lewis J. Bennett/Olmsted/Middle Early College/East, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Lockport took a serious blow against Lewis J. Bennett/Olmsted/Middle Early College/East in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 47-7. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Lions were down 33-0.
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