Lakeview was the 58-19 winner over Saegertown when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Lakeview Sailors fell just short of the Saegertown Panthers by a score of 31-29 on Friday. The loss was the Sailors' first of the season.
Blake Skiles and Brayden Booher certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Skiles gained 257 total yards and two touchdowns, while Booher rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns. Skiles' longest reception was for an incredible 84 yards.
Even though they lost, Lakeview was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 163 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Lakeview wouldn't let Saegertown keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lakeview can thank Leyton Zacherl and Booher for forcing both of them.
Saegertown's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Wyatt Burchill led the charge by rushing for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. Burchill didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (1.0 for loss). Another player making a difference was Reese Wilkinson, who rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lakeview fell to 2-1. As for Saegertown, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Lakeview will be playing in front of their home fans against Maplewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Saegertown, they will venture away from home to challenge Cambridge Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Saegertown is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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