Middletown is 1-6 against Lakota East since September of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Middies will be playing at home against the Thunderhawks at 7:00 p.m. Middletown's defense has only allowed 9.7 points per game this season, so Lakota East's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Middletown is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 63 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Lakota West on Friday. The contest between the Middies and the Firebirds didn't end well, with the Middies falling 27-13. The game marked the Middies' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lakota East, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 34-7 victory over Fairfield. That 27 point margin sets a new team best for the Thunderhawks this season.
Lakota East pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 37.8 points this season. As for Middletown, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Middletown was dealt a bruising 50-23 defeat at the hands of Lakota East in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. Will the Middies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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