Lakeshore continues to postpone Lakeview matchups

The well-known rivalry between Lakeview and Lakeshore High School has recently been dwindling. What used to be the most anticipated matchups on the schedule became something that feels less certain as the dynamic between the two schools changed.

   Earlier this school year, Lakeshore cancelled its football game against Lakeview, removing a major rivalry event from the fall schedule. For most, this marked a noticeable break from tradition. If Lakeshore hadn’t rescheduled, they would have had to forfeit.

   On the other side of football, Lakeshore also stepped down from competing against Lakeview in the annual girls powderpuff game. After a decade of wins for Lakeview, Lakeshore decided they were done, taking away girls’ chances to play their senior year.

   Lakeshore also had to cancel and reschedule their boys basketball game, moving it to Monday, February 16, adding extra tension to the matchup.

   Despite pregame hype, Lakeshore fell short to Lakeview and now holds a 2-17 record on the season. Before tip-off, Lakeshore’s Barstool page on Instagram posted to “come watch [them] take back what’s [theirs],” building anticipation around the game. The loss did not match the confidence flaunted online.

   “There is definitely extra tension,” said senior basketball player Ethan Trombley when asked about playing Lakeshore.

The girls basketball team also reigns over Lakeshore. Senior Natalie Archibald said, “We don’t like to play down to their level because we really want to beat them up,” emphasizing the girls’ focus on playing at the highest level in rivalry matchups.

   With constant rescheduling and uneven records, the rivalry appears to be less of a rivalry and more of a dominance. While tension is still there on the field and court, the balance that once defined Lakeview and Lakeshore’s competition is starting to dwindle.