Champion is 2-8 against LaBrae since October of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Champion Golden Flashes will challenge the LaBrae Vikings at 7:00 p.m.
Champion is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They were beaten by Garfield 50-0.
Meanwhile, LaBrae got themselves on the board against Newton Falls on Friday, but Newton Falls never followed suit. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Tigers 49-0 at home. That looming 49-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Vikings yet this season.
LaBrae's win 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 signal caller 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.
Champion's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for LaBrae, their record now sits at 4-1.
Champion suffered a grim 28-7 defeat to LaBrae when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Champion avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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