Lakes has gone a perfect 3-0 against Grayslake Central recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Eagles will challenge the Rams at 5:00 p.m. Lakes' defense has only allowed 12.9 points per game this season, so Grayslake Central's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Lakes will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Deerfield on Saturday. The Eagles enjoyed a cozy 39-20 win over the Warriors. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois flag football rankings (they are ranked 28th, while the Warriors are ranked 100th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Makayla Williams
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Makayla Williams was nothing short of spectacular: she rushed for 166 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight carries. What's more, she posted two rushing touchdowns, the most she's had over her last three matchups. Another player making a difference was Madeline Loar, who threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of her passes.
Lakes didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Ryan Horvath and Sarah Annexstad, who each picked up two interceptions apiece. Kayla Rojas got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, it's playoff time, and Grayslake Central had no trouble coming through when it counted. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 20-19 victory over Guilford. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Rams as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Lakes' record now sits at 15-4. As for Grayslake Central, their record is now 4-13.
Everything came up roses for Lakes against Grayslake Central in their previous matchup back in September, as the squad secured a 46-12 victory. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Rams have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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