The Lakes Eagles will take on the Wauconda Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Lakes comes in on three and Wauconda on eight.
Lakes' defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Grayslake North 35-0. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won four matchups by 35 points or more so far this season.
Lakes' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ean Ankney led the charge by throwing for 226 yards and four TDs. Mason Gialo was another key receiver, picking up 67 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Wauconda hadn't done well against Antioch recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Bulldogs secured a 25-20 W over the Sequoits. Those 25 points were actually the fewest the Bulldogs have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Lakes better keep an eye on Cole Korycanek. He was instrumental in Wauconda's win, picking up 60 receiving yards and one score, while also rushing for 56 yards.
Lakes' win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Wauconda, their victory bumped their record up to 8-0.
Lakes was dealt a bruising 40-0 loss at the hands of Wauconda when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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