HS FOOTBALL: Lakeland secures game against Wellsboro for Week 1
Lakeland has a season opener in Week 1 after all. Due to long hours of work on logistics, Lakeland athletic director Brian Wagner and head coach Dave Piwowarczyk secured a home game against Wellsboro on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at Lakeland High School Stadium. The Chiefs received a forfeit from Holy Cross on Monday night due to a low number of players on the roster and increased injuries. ...
The Lakeland Chiefs secured a home game against the Wellsboro Wildcats for the opening week of their football season. Athletic director Brian Wagner and head coach Dave Piwowarczyk worked tirelessly to arrange the matchup after Holy Cross forfeited their scheduled game due to a lack of players and injuries. The Chiefs were set to face Holy Cross, but with the forfeit, Lakeland explored options and discovered Wellsboro was available.
Both coaches wanted to start the season with a game to give players experience and ensure safety. The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, considering other soccer matches and the distance from Wellsboro. This arrangement is a two-year commitment, with the next Week 1 game moving to Wellsboro. Lakeland, the defending District 2 Class 2A champion, will not count the forfeit against their record or power rating for the season.
The Wildcats, a District 4 Class 3A team, did not have an opponent for their Week 1 game after Northwest Area withdrew and scheduled a match against Holy Redeemer. Lakeland, led by quarterback Griffin Morral and receivers Kody Enck and Jackson Pochas, aims to provide a strong start to the season, as the team returns seven starters on offense and six on defense.
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