Lakeland football edges Carmel in overtime, 22-20
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Lakeland football secured a dramatic 22-20 overtime victory against Carmel on October 16 in Shrub Oak. Gio LaPeruta scored a touchdown and added a 2-point conversion in overtime after throwing two touchdown passes in regulation. The game-winning drive capped off a competitive match that featured multiple lead changes. This win positions Lakeland for a likely No. 2 seed in the upcoming Class A playoffs. Both teams will conclude the regular season on October 23, with Lakeland facing Brewster and Carmel playing Somers.
- •Gio LaPeruta threw two touchdown passes and scored in overtime.
- •Carmel's Landon Beauchesne had two rushing touchdowns before getting injured.
- •The game featured several penalties affecting both teams.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Lakeland football gets another dramatic win, topping Carmel in OT
"Gio LaPeruta scored an overtime touchdown and pushed in for a 2-point conversion to give the Hornets a 22-20 win.
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