Ladysmith is 0-6 against Grantsburg since November of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Ladysmith Lumberjacks will host the Grantsburg Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Grantsburg is hoping to do what Webster couldn't on Friday: put an end to Ladysmith's winning streak, which now stands at six games. Ladysmith took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 50-6 win over Webster. The Lumberjacks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Timmy Meltz was his usual excellent self, throwing for 214 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per attempt. Braeden Little was another key player, picking up 34 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Ladysmith wouldn't let Webster keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Austin Schultz, Dane Prohaska, and Louis Zimmer picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Grantsburg waltzed into their game on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They blew past the Bulldogs, posting a 42-7 victory at home. Given the Pirates' advantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin football rankings (they are ranked 104th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 238th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ladysmith's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Grantsburg, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 6-1.
Ladysmith was dealt a bruising 48-14 loss at the hands of Grantsburg in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Ladysmith have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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