What was the final score of the Lakeland vs. Clarkstown South football game?

Lakeland defeated Clarkstown South 21-17 in the September 5, 2025 game.

How did Clarkstown South quarterback Tommy Ryan participate in the pregame coin toss?

Ryan, who is out for the season with leukemia, participated in the coin toss via smartphone from Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital.

When are the teams' next games?

Both Lakeland and Clarkstown South will host games on September 12, 2025, with kickoffs scheduled for 6 p.m.

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Lakeland Upsets Clarkstown South in Emotional High School Football Matchup

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Lakeland quarterback Joe LaPeruta throws for two long touchdowns
Clarkstown South quarterback Tommy Ryan, out with leukemia, participates in coin toss
Both teams host games on September 12

Lakeland Upsets Clarkstown South in Emotional High School Football Matchup

On September 5, 2025, the Lakeland High School football team pulled off an upset victory over visiting Clarkstown South, winning 21-17 in a close and emotional game. Lakeland quarterback Joe LaPeruta had a standout performance, throwing touchdown passes of 73 and 77 yards. LaPeruta then sealed the win with a 14-yard run on third down in the final minute of the game.

The pregame was particularly poignant, as Clarkstown South's starting quarterback, Tommy Ryan, participated in the coin toss via smartphone. Ryan is currently out for the season as he undergoes treatment for leukemia at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Last season, Ryan had thrown for 81 yards and a touchdown in Clarkstown South's 35-10 win over Lakeland.

Both teams will be back in action on September 12, 2025, with Clarkstown South hosting North Rockland and Lakeland scheduled to host Fox Lane. The games are set to kick off at 6 p.m.

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