Lakeside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by the Sylvan-Lucas Mustangs at home and fell 50-8. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas football rankings (they are ranked 78th, while the Mustangs are ranked 17th).
Lakeside's loss came despite strong showings from Reece Remus and Eli Schmitt. Remus rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while Schmitt rushed for 84 yards. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 50 yards.
Lakeside wouldn't let Sylvan-Lucas keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Grant Middleton, Gage Gradig, and Gabe Smith picked up one apiece.
Lakeside's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Sylvan-Lucas, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Lakeside will head out to challenge Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Lakeside surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sylvan-Lucas, they will welcome Clifton-Clyde on Friday. Sylvan-Lucas' defense has only allowed 5.6 points per game this season, so Clifton-Clyde's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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