LAKEVILLE - It's a football night in Lakeville! As we head into Week 6 of the Indiana High School football regular season, LaVille gets set for a crucial game against another state-ranked opponent. Knox pays a visit to Lancer Field for what is sure to be another thrilling night of Hoosier North Athletic Conference football. LaVille stands atop the HNAC standings at 4-0, while Knox checks in at 3-0 in loop play. Lancer Football has won the last two games in the series by a total of two points.  In 2022, LHS escaped Community Field with a 21-20 victory. The 2021 encounter was just as exciting, as LaVille took a defensive-filled 7-6 decision in Lakeville. Through the first five weeks of the season, LaVille continues to remain consistent whoever they play. "We practice the same whether we are playing a program that is struggling or one that is solid," Kaiser when asked about practice sessions.  "With that being said I feel we focus on consistency and when that is our focus day in and day out, our guys get it and never have that satisfied attitude.  Always wanting more!!" The HNAC grind continues with LHS in the fifth consecutive week of conference games. "The HNAC is going to be extremely competitive week in and week out as always," explained Kaiser.  "Concern we have for Knox is they know what they want to do and are good at it.  We need to come out match that intensity, make plays consistently and bend but don't break.  Believe in one another and play as a unit for 48 minutes." NOTING: The Lancers – are coming off a 36-6 victory at Caston in Week 5 . . . were led in rushing by junior Cody Allen with 127 yards and one rushing touchdown against Caston . . . . were led in passing by senior Lucas Plummer with 199 yards and four touchdown passes . . . also had Plummer set a new touchdown passes in a career when he completed his first touchdown pass of the game to Collin Czarnecki against Caston . . . QB also tied the record for touchdown passes in a single game with four against Caston . . .  also broke a field goal record when Plummer booted a 47 yard attempt in the second quarter of the Caston game . . .  had Czarnecki tie the school record for most touchdown catches in a game with three against Caston . . . maintained the 2A #3 spot in the Associated Press Weekly Football Poll . . . have won 15 consecutive regular season games dating back to Oct. 15, 2021 in a win over HNAC foe Culver Community, which continues to be among the state leaders for consecutive regular season victories . . . are led in rushing by Allen . . . are led in passing by Plummer . . . are led in receiving by Good, senior Jonah Skiles, and Czarnecki . . . have several players at the top of the defense - sophomore Braedyn Foster, senior Jonathan Neese, Good, and sophomore Xzavian Lafave . . .  lead the all-time series 25-21 v. Knox . . . trail the series 8-6 in games played at Lancer Field since 1994. The Redskins - are coming off a 37-8 victory over John Glenn in Week 5 . . . are led offensively by sophomore running back Myles McLaughlin, junior running back Jake Conroy, and senior quarterback Rowen Jordan . . . offense scores 40.6 points per game, which is 34th in the state of Indiana and 6th in Class 3A . . . defense is led by five key components including McLaughlin, along with seniors Kadon Risner and Logan Taylor at linebacker.  Junior Noah Bolen and senior Caleb Schwandt lead Knox upfront . . . defensive unit allows 14.0 points per game, good for 39th in the state of Indiana and 9th in Class 3A . . . lead the series 8-6 in games played at Lancer Field since 1994 . . . trail the all-time series 25-21 against LaVille . . . coach Russ Radtke is 3-3 v. LaVille all-time, including 0-3 v. LaVille while at Knox. QUOTING:  "Knox is a very well coached team that isn't going to do anything fancy, just going to play hard nosed football. They have had tremendous success up to this point and believe in what they are doing.  I think it's a combination of all 3 phases of the game and then limiting mistakes and turnovers.  Knox will capitalize on your mistakes.  So in order for us to be successful we will definitely have to limit turnovers, score points when we have the ball and win field position. Knox has a really really good running game in #2 McLaughlin and #5 Conroy.  Both of these guys compliment one another in their style and then you throw in #9 their QB and they all 3 can give you fits.  Upfront they are big and will try and out formation you with an unbalanced set.  They look to ground and pound and eat clock as they do it.  We must tackle well and get big stops constantly.  Defensively they fly around and get to the football.  They play physically and as a unit.  Players to watch for them are their LB's #53 Risner, #24 Taylor and #2 McLaughlin.  Upfront they are anchored by #68 Bolen and #45 Schwandt.  Overall I am pleased with our overall balance on Offense, and on Defense I am pleased with several guys that are being involved in our scheme and making plays.  Big opportunity awaits us Friday night and we are looking forward to an exciting night under those Friday night lights!!  Go Blue!!" – Jeff Kaiser, LaVille head football coach G A M E D A Y Who: 3A #12 Knox (5-0) at 2A #3 LaVille (5-0) What: Hoosier North Athletic Conference Game When: Kick Scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Lancer Field, Lakeville, IN. Coaches: Russ Radtke (25-16 in 4th year at Knox, 393-156 in 47th year overall). Jeff Kaiser (5-0 in 1st year at LaVille) Last Outing: Knox defeated John Glenn, 37-8. LaVille defeated Caston, 36-6 All-Time Series: LaVille leads Knox, 25-21 Last Meeting: LaVille defeated Knox, 21-20, September 23, 2022 Broadcast/Live Stream: The LaVille game can be viewed and heard on LVH1/IHSAA Champions Network - https://www.ihsaatv.org/?B=667214  Keep up to date during the game via Twitter @LVAthletics and continue to follow all things LaVille athletics, at www.lavillelancers.com Gameday Preview Provided by Scot Shearer