The Lutheran South Lancers will challenge the Lift for Life Academy Hawks at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lutheran South will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
Last Friday, Lutheran South blew past Principia/Whitfield, posting a 42-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Lancers, who have now won three matches by 22 points or more so far this season.
Ben Long was his usual excellent self, rushing for 110 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, while also throwing for 157 yards and three touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September.
Lutheran South wouldn't let Principia/Whitfield keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Brody Slinkard, Jimmy Gill, and Long picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Lift for Life Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap last Friday as they fell 17-12 to Helias. The Hawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lutheran South's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Lift for Life Academy, they now also have a losing record at 4-5.
Everything came up roses for Lutheran South against Lift for Life Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2015, as the team secured a 49-6 win. Does Lutheran South have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lift for Life Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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