The Weedsport Warriors will take on the Tupper Lake Lumberjacks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tupper Lake took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Weedsport, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with four losses in a row dating back to last season, Weedsport finally turned things around against Notre Dame on Saturday. They took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 52-8 win over the Jugglers. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Tupper Lake faced Morrisville-Eaton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Tupper Lake was outmatched by Morrisville-Eaton on the road and fell 54-24. The loss was the Lumberjacks' first of the season.
Despite the defeat, Tupper Lake had strong showings from Luke Robillard, who rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown, and Garrett Pelkey, who picked up 82 receiving yards and a touchdown. Brayden Shannon was in the mix too, providing Tupper Lake with a touchdown.
Weedsport's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Tupper Lake, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Everything came up roses for Weedsport against Tupper Lake in their previous meeting back in October of 2018, as the team secured an 80-34 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Tupper Lake's Skyler Pickering, who rushed for 127 yards and four touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Weedsport to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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