New Lisbon is 0-10 against Bangor since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Rockets will host the Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
New Lisbon is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 20-18 victory over Necedah on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Rockets in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won five in a row.
New Lisbon's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jude Keltner, who picked up 75 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 84 yards. Keltner was even better on defense, picking up two sacks and making 15 total tackles (4.0 for loss). Josh Homan was another key pass catcher, picking up 94 receiving yards and one score.
Another reason for the win was New Lisbon's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. In that department, Keltner was the leader with two.
Meanwhile, Bangor beat Cashton 20-7 on Friday.
New Lisbon's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Bangor, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
New Lisbon was taken down by Bangor 57-18 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Rockets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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