The Lakes Lancers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Decatur Golden Gators at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lakes' defense has only allowed 8.9 points per game this season, so Decatur's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Lakes' last matchup with Mount Tahoma could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Friday. The Lancers lost 28-7 to the T-Birds. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Lancers have suffered since November 15, 2024.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Toetu Moliga, who rushed for 99 yards on only 12 carries.
Lakes didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Darwin Peters III and Ean Owens, who each picked up one interception apiece.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Decatur). They breezed past Beamer to the tune of 54-0 on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Golden Gators needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Decatur's win came from a few key players Lakes will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Devin Caoagdan, who rushed for 78 yards and three TDs on only six carries. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Jordan Clay was in the mix as well, providing Decatur with two touchdowns.
Decatur's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-4. As for Lakes, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 8-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Lakes has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 193.6 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Decatur, though, as they've been averaging only 54.3 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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