The LaVille Lancers will head out on the road to face off against the Whiting Oilers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
LaVille is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Jimtown on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. LaVille took a blow against Jimtown, falling 49-20. The Lancers were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.
Despite their defeat, LaVille saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Brayden Schwitz, who picked up 47 receiving yards and two touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all. Xzavian Lafave also helped out with an impressive 103 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Whiting was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They had to suffer through a 49-6 loss at the hands of Wheeler.
Whiting's defeat came about despite a quality game from Austin White, who rushed for 130 yards, and also threw for 85 yards and a touchdown. White's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 130 rushing yards.
LaVille has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Whiting, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Everything came up roses for LaVille against Whiting in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 50-0 win. Does LaVille have another victory up their sleeve, or will Whiting turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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