Vernon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 21-14 to the Lakeland Regional Lancers. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lancers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Vernon lost, don't look at Luca Vizzini. Despite the final result, he picked up 67 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Vizzini a new career-high in rushing yards. Thomas Benson handled things on the ground, rushing for 101 yards.
Lakeland Regional was led to victory by Collin Sabric and Cameron Chapman. Sabric threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns, while Chapman picked up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Lakeland Regional, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Vernon does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lakeland Regional, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 14-0 defeat against Passaic Valley on the 25th.
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