The Saranac Redhawks will face off against the Bath Fighting Bees at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Bath will be up against a hot Saranac team: the squad just extended their winning streak to four. The Redhawks blew past Genesee 54-0 on Friday. The Redhawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Eric Lake was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 112 yards and one TD on only six carries. Kyle Jackson was another key back, rushing for 89 yards on only six carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Saranac was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 299 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Bath got the win against Laingsburg on Friday by a conclusive 34-14. The Fighting Bees haven't had any issues with the Wolfpack recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Saranac better keep an eye on Maxim De Leon. He was instrumental in Bath's win, rushing for 210 yards and one score while picking up 11.7 yards per carry. What's more, De Leon racked up 19 receiving yards, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aden Briggs, who gained 115 total yards.
Bath now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Saranac, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Saranac ended up a good deal behind Bath when the teams last played back in October of 2024, losing 22-8. Will the Redhawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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