LaBrae is 8-2 against Champion since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The LaBrae Vikings will host the Champion Golden Flashes at 7:00 p.m. Champion took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on LaBrae, who comes in off a win.
LaBrae took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 49-0 win over Newton Falls at home. That 49 point margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.
LaBrae's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Treyton Derry, who rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 30 receiving yards. Another passer making a difference was Kenny Yoho, who threw for 145 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 8-for-8 passing.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, LaBrae was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 241 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Newton Falls only rushed for 30.
Meanwhile, Champion was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 50-0 loss at the hands of Garfield.
LaBrae's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Champion, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
LaBrae took their victory against Champion in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 28-7. Will LaBrae repeat their success, or does Champion have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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