Lakeland prepares to defend titles with intense training despite rain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
FootballLakeland Chiefs continue preparations for the upcoming season, focused on defending their District 2 Class 2A championship. During their fourth day of two-a-day practices, heavy rain forced the team indoors, but efforts remained high. Players like Dylan Loomis and Cole Hastings emphasized teamwork and accountability as key factors for success. Lakeland will hold a scrimmage against Schuylkill Haven on Saturday and open the regular season at home against Holy Cross on August 28.
- •Lakeland returns several starters from last season's championship team.
- •Dylan Loomis and Cole Hastings highlighted the importance of team effort.
- •Chiefs scrimmage Schuylkill Haven on Saturday at 10 a.m.
- •Regular season opener against Holy Cross is set for August 28 at 7 p.m.
- •Carbondale Area also practicing with high motivation following a winning season.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — AROUND THE CAMPS: Lakeland working, sacrificing to defend LFC and District 2 titles
"SCOTT TWP. – A season ago, Lakeland surprised fans and completed a turnaround that added a District 2 Class 2A championship plaque to the trophy case. The Chiefs return several starters and have been focused on defending their title. Their fourth day of two-a-day practices moved indoors as heavy rain fell. It didn’t cause a drop in the players’ efforts despite the close quarters. Lakeland made ...
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