No. 1 Lakers, No. 4 Dawgs prepare for Anchor-Bone Classic

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The 2024 Anchor-Bone Classic is sure to be a statement game in Division Two as both Grand Valley and Ferris State are ranked among the top five programs. Saturday's game marks the ninth straight regular-season meeting in which both teams were ranked in the top 15 nationally.

Grand Valley is the reigning back-to-back GLIAC champion and made it to the D2 national semifinals last December. This season, the Lakers are led by quarterback Avery Moore, who has thrown five touchdowns and ran for four more.

Grand Valley Anchor-Bone Classic Preview 2024

Defensive back Ian Kennelly has thrown interceptions at crucial moments in several games this season. He said his team must be prepared for any situation next Saturday.

“It will be a game in which there will be moves on both sides. “That’s why it’s important to stay calm and level-headed and just concentrate on the play,” Kennelly said.

Ferris State is ranked No. 4 heading into Week 8. The Dawgs are averaging 45 points per game and are undefeated in conference play. Junior quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is a graduate of Forest Hills Northern and will be making his first start in the rivalry game.

Preview of the 2024 Anchor-Bone Classic

“I’m excited to see how Lubbers performs as a starter. This will be my first start against Grand Valley and I'll be bringing a lot of family and friends, they'll have a huge tailgate, but I” “I'm really excited about the opportunity,” Chambliss said.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th at 3 p.m. in Allendale. Tickets are sold out, but if you can't make it, Fox 17 will air highlights and post reaction to the game on Saturday night.

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