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Lakeland vs Milford: Who Rushes The Field This Year?

The White Lake Lakeland Eagles beat the Milford Mavericks in an epic four quarters on a foggy October night last year. This year they hope to do the same.

Just a year ago, the Lakeland Eagles pulled off the upset against a very confident Milford Mavericks team in overtime. Now, as Lakeland goes for win number five, they face a Milford team who's already surpassed five wins. The Mavericks are 5-3, Lakeland sits at 4-4.

With five wins, Lakeland is a complete underdog averaging 22 points per game. Milford has an astonishing 34 points. Milford is 5-3 and certainly looking to do damage against their fierce rival, Lakeland.

However, there is a stat that you'll notice if you look at Lakeland's previous games. Lakeland's biggest key to the game is scoring early and often. Momentum is definitely the key to this game as Lakeland was demolished in every game they lost. Some think it was just a bad match-up but others would look at the confidence factor.

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Considering last year's battle, Lakeland should not be taken as a "knock-off." If Milford thinks they are going to roll right through the Eagles then they have another thing coming.

Milford needs to prove that they can win a tense game because they lost in a 31-32 heartbreaker last year. Lakeland fans proudly rushing the field is in the back of their minds. Another stint like that would only add insult to injury.

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I am not leaving the game even if it replicates the brutal weather which many Lakeland fans dealt with on Homecoming Friday earlier this year.

Last year's game was the best sporting event I have ever attended and I don't expect this year to be any different.

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