The Glenbard North Panthers will take on the Lake Park Lancers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
It was a proper cat-fight when Glenbard North challenged Wheaton-Warrenville South on Friday. The Panthers fell 35-28 to the Tigers. The Panthers have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Loss or not, Glenbard North got some senior leadership from Donato Gatses and Zechariah Morris. Gatses rushed for 165 yards and one score, while Morris gained 118 total yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Lake Park lost to Geneva on the road by a 35-17 margin on Friday. The contest marked the Lancers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Although Lake Park took the loss, they still got scores from Ian Witt and Emanuele Carrozzoli.
Even if they lost, Lake Park's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Joey Michelini was especially locked on to Geneva's QB and sacked him twice. Michelini is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last four games he's played.
Lake Park now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Glenbard North, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Glenbard North has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 212 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lake Park struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 172.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Glenbard North came up short against Lake Park in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 29-21. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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