South Lyon wins rivalry again, hands South Lyon East its first loss 21-10
South Lyon beat previously unbeaten South Lyon East 21-10 Friday, tightening the Lakes Valley Conference race.
By OCJ Staff
The city rivalry belongs to South Lyon again.
The Lions beat South Lyon East 21-10 on Friday, Oct. 9, at South Lyon, handing the Cougars their first loss of the season, according to MaxPreps.
South Lyon East came in 6-0 and ranked in the state's top 10 in Division 2. South Lyon also beat the Cougars twice to close the 2025 season.
Where it leaves them
South Lyon is 5-2 with two straight wins. South Lyon East is 6-1 and, per MaxPreps, 3-1 in the Lakes Valley Conference.
The loss opens up the league race. Walled Lake Western, which beat Walled Lake Northern 77-28 Friday, visits South Lyon East next week with the league title still within reach.
Individual statistics had not been published as of Saturday.
What's next
- South Lyon East: home vs. Walled Lake Western, Friday, Oct. 16; at Lakeland, Oct. 23.
- South Lyon: at Walled Lake Central, Friday, Oct. 16; home vs. Livonia Stevenson, Oct. 23.
This story uses reporting from MaxPreps.