On Tuesday, Lakeside Christian faced Sports Leadership & Management in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Lakeside Christian Lions skirted past the Sports Leadership & Management Spartans 31-28. That's more bragging rights for the Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lakeside Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Peyton Rochell, who threw for 256 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 52 yards on only six carries. Those 52 rushing yards gave Rochell a new career-high. Jeremiah Gooch was Rochell's top target, picking up 141 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Lakeside Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Gooch and Mike Coffman.
Lakeside Christian's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6. As for Sports Leadership & Management, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lakeside Christian will venture away from home to face off against Canterbury at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Canterbury's defense has only allowed eight points per game this season, so Lakeside Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Sports Leadership & Management, they will square off against Lake Mary Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Mary Prep will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Sports Leadership & Management surely won't give up without a fight.
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