Pike Valley is on a four-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Lincoln a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Pike Valley Panthers will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Lincoln Leopards. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Pike Valley is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Lakeside. Pike Valley came out on top against Lakeside by a score of 50-42 on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Miles Rickard and Andrew Cooper were among the main playmakers for Pike Valley as the former gained 214 total yards and two touchdowns and the latter picked up 74 receiving yards and four touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Rickard has posted since back in September of 2023.
Pike Valley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Dayton Reeves and Owen Russell.
Meanwhile, Lincoln was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 48-44 to Ellis.
Pike Valley was dealt a bruising 62-16 loss at the hands of Lincoln in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Pike Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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