Lakeland erases deficit to earn win over South Lyon

 Huron Valley Lakeland traveled to South Lyon on Thursday, Sept. 1 and came away with a 12-7 victory, its first of the season.

The Lions (1-1) had a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter after Derek Talaga threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Brickelbaw.

But, Charles Sanders responded for Lakeland (1-1) with a 2-yard touchdown run in the second quarter as the Eagles missed the extra point and trailed 7-6.

The third quarter was scoreless before Casey Palanca found Bradley Govan for the game-winning touchdown on a 21-yard connection.

Lakeland was coming off a 69-28 loss at home to Northville the previous week.

The Eagles will next host Waterford Mott on Friday, Sept. 9 to open its Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division schedule.