Wheaton North has gone 9-1 against Lake Park recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Wheaton North Falcons will venture away from home to square off against the Lake Park Lancers at 7:00 p.m. Lake Park took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Wheaton North, who comes in off a win.
Wheaton North took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 21-14 win over Glenbard North. The victory was some much needed relief for the Falcons as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, a win for Lake Park just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against St. Charles North, falling 43-13. The loss continues a trend for the Lancers in their matchups with the North Stars: they've now lost seven in a row.
Despite the defeat, Lake Park had strong showings from Robert Munaco, who gained 94 total yards and a touchdown, and Nicco Gonzalez, who picked up 78 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 67 yards.
Even if they lost, Lake Park's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In that department, Bennett Sierra was the leader with two.
The victory got Wheaton North back to even at 4-4. As for Lake Park, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Everything came up roses for Wheaton North against Lake Park when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 42-7 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wheaton North since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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