Game by Game: Lions Football Mid-Season Analysis

Written By: Kyra Welch, ’27

The Lions Football Team is officially halfway through their season! The Lions have faced many top teams so far, giving them experience and preparation for the rest of the season. With their competition getting harder, the team is relying on the strength of their defense to help carry them as the season goes on.

“Our defense is talented and experienced. When they communicate and focus, they do not allow many big plays [from the opponent] and can stop any offense,” said quarterback JJ Rooney, ‘27.

This team has a lot of talent in many positions, and it has been stretched thin in others due to various injuries. This means that it is important for the players to step up and show leadership in any position they are thrown in. When they play with leadership, they can compete with anyone on their schedule. This leadership was on full display in Week 4 against Kasson-Mantorville, where they flipped a switch and pulled off a 13-10 win, which was a big win this season.

“The atmosphere was crazy to play in because it was their homecoming and there was a small-town environment. The win itself set the standard for what we know we can do. We know we can be an elite team, so it is important we carry this throughout the rest of the games this season,” said Zachary Roles, ‘28.

With some of the toughest games still ahead, the Lions have set their priorities straight and strive to continue playing with leadership and grit. They have set their goals and hope to achieve them.

“Our team goal is to win a playoff game. We have a hard schedule and a team filled with young or new players. We do not want to be one and done; we want to make it to that tenth game,” said Liam Sweet, ‘27.