Perry Hall Gators Meet Howard Lions for Football Playoffs Friday

The Perry Hall Gators and Howard Lions will meet again on Friday night, in a rematch from last year’s 4A north regional semifinals.

In last year’s playoffs, the Gators eliminated the Lions, beating them 28-15.

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So far this season, the Lions are undefeated, with a 10-0 record. The Gators come into the playoffs at 7-3, according to the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association.

The Gators “squeaked into the playoffs” this year in part due to injured receivers, according to The Baltimore Sun, which provided a daunting forecast for Perry Hall against the “pounding running game” brought by the Lions.

On top of the desire to make a comeback after last year’s loss, Lions defensive end and senior Winston DeLattiboudere told The Washington Post that he “might be bringing more pain” than usual since he had a few days off the field due to pneumonia.

The 4A north regional semifinal game will be at 7 p.m. at Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Road, in Ellicott City. Admission is $6 for those 7 years old and up, according to Howard High School Athletics.