The Lakeside Panthers will face off against the Statesboro Blue Devils at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lakeside is looking for their season's first victory.
On Friday, Lakeside took a blow against Effingham County, falling 42-10. The matchup marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, after only eight points in their last game, Statesboro made sure to put some points up on the board against Bradwell Institute last Friday. The Blue Devils came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 38-28.
Lakeside better keep an eye on Keon Childers. He was instrumental in Statesboro's win, rushing for 215 yards and three scores. Gage Newsome was another key player, rushing for 66 yards and one touchdown.
Statesboro was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 366 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Statesboro's defense made their presence known, laying out Jahbari Felix five times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece. Statesboro received some extra help from Ja'Kori Cope, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Lakeside's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Statesboro, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Everything went Lakeside's way against Statesboro in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as Lakeside made off with a 31-8 win. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Blue Devils have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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