Laurel is 2-0 against Summit Academy since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Laurel Spartan will be playing in front of their home fans against the Summit Academy Knights at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
After soaring to 35 points the game before, Laurel were a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They were beaten by South Side 35-7. Laurel was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-0.
Meanwhile, this season hasn't been kind to Summit Academy, who are still winless after their eighth matchup. They took a serious blow against Shenango on Saturday, falling 37-8.
Laurel has not been sharp recently, as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Summit Academy, their defeat was their eighth straight at home (dating back to last season), which dropped their overall record down to 0-8.
Everything came up roses for Laurel against Summit Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2022 as the team secured a 68-14 win. Does Laurel have another victory up their sleeve, or will Summit Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
