Two teams searching for their first win of the season meet Friday as the Lake-Lehman Knights (0-2) travel to face the Northwest Area Rangers (0-2) in Shickshinny. Both squads have struggled early, with defenses giving up points in bunches, but this head-to-head offers each program a chance to reset and gain momentum.
Game Details
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Matchup: Lake-Lehman Knights @ Northwest Area Rangers
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Northwest Area High School (Shickshinny, PA)
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Lake-Lehman Knights
Lake-Lehman has scored only 14 total points through two games while allowing 73. The Knights rely on QB Mason Bilby (#9) to generate offense, averaging 71 passing yards per game, with WR Christopher Martinez (#88) as his top target. On the ground, RB Shane Hempel (#20) contributes nearly 60 rushing yards per game. Defensively, LB Ben Bonham (#55) has been a bright spot, recording 11 tackles per game.
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2025 Record: 0-2 (0-1 conference)
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National Rank: #10,633
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PA Rank: #445
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Key to Win: Establish rhythm in the passing game while leaning on Bonham to anchor the defense.
Main Squad
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#9 Mason Bilby – QB (71.0 pass YPG, 71.0 total YPG)
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#20 Shane Hempel – RB (57.0 rush YPG)
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#88 Christopher Martinez – WR (34.5 receiving YPG)
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#55 Ben Bonham – LB (11.0 tackles per game)
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#16 Wyatt Orlowski – ATH (special teams, leadership role)
Northwest Area Rangers
Northwest Area has shown more offensive production than Lake-Lehman, averaging 13 points per game compared to the Knights’ 7. The Rangers move the ball through a balanced approach: 88 rushing yards per game and 105.5 passing yards per game. However, turnovers and defensive lapses have cost them. With 66 points allowed in two games, improvement on that side of the ball is crucial.
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2025 Record: 0-2 (0-1 conference)
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National Rank: #11,881
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PA Rank: #489
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Key to Win: Limit mistakes on offense and get stops against Bilby’s passing game.
Main Squad
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#7 Ethan Carter – QB/ATH (team passing leader at 105.5 YPG)
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#12 Jake Morrison – RB (88.0 rush YPG)
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#4 Ryan Walters – WR (secondary receiving target)
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#44 Defensive front led by line rotation (must step up to reduce big plays)
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Special Teams unit (field position critical in a tight matchup)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | PA Rank | Class Rank | Record | Points For | Points Against |
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| Lake-Lehman Knights | #10,633 | #445 | #67 | 0-2 | 14 | 73 |
| Northwest Area Rangers | #11,881 | #489 | #58 | 0-2 | 26 | 66 |
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