Lakewood is 2-8 against Ionia since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Vikings will be playing at home against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
On Friday, Lakewood had to suffer through a 42-14 loss at the hands of Olivet. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 306th, while the Eagles are ranked 106th).
Despite the defeat, Lakewood had strong showings from Max Thrun, who threw for 203 yards on nine of 20 attempts, and Carter Stewart, who rushed for 49 yards and one score.
Meanwhile, Ionia fell victim to Lansing Catholic and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Cougars and fell 28-0. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since September 24, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Ionia's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Lakewood, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Things could have been worse for Lakewood, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 28-14 loss to Ionia in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Vikings 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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