Appleton North has won four straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Kimberly has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Lightning will host the Papermakers at 7:00 p.m. Neither Appleton North nor Kimberly posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
On Friday, Appleton North was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 13-7 to Appleton East. The matchup marked the Lightning's lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Kimberly posted their closest victory since October 18, 2024 on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Kaukauna 8-6.
Appleton North's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Kimberly, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Things could have been worse for Appleton North, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 35-16 loss to Kimberly when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Lightning have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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