LEWISTOWN — When Indian Lake and Benjamin Logan meet Friday night, the scoreboard won't be the only thing telling the story.

On one side will be an Indian Lake offense built to stretch the field and strike through the air. On the other will be a Benjamin Logan attack that would rather keep the ball on the ground, lean on its offensive line, and wear a defense down one possession at a time.

With both teams entering at 4-3 and 3-4, respectively, Friday's Central Buckeye Conference matchup has all the ingredients of a classic clash of styles.

And for Indian Lake, the stakes carry an added meaning.

The Lakers will host their annual Pink Out and Tackle Breast Cancer game, giving the night a purpose that extends beyond the football field.

Once the ball is kicked off, however, the focus will shift to a battle between two offenses that go about moving the football in very different ways.

Indian Lake's offense starts with senior quarterback Brady Golliday, who has established himself as one of the CBC's most dangerous offensive players.

Golliday leads the conference in passing yards with 1,651, while throwing 17 touchdown passes against just three interceptions. His ability to push the ball downfield has allowed the Lakers to consistently create big plays and force opposing defenses to defend every blade of grass.

His favorite target has been senior receiver Brodey Reisinger, who leads the CBC in receiving yards with 701.

The Golliday-to-Reisinger connection has become one of the defining features of the Lakers' offense.

That was on full display earlier this season against Bellefontaine, when the pair connected twice for touchdowns, including a 57-yard score. Last Friday against Springfield Shawnee, they struck again — this time on an explosive 85-yard touchdown.

That kind of explosiveness creates a difficult assignment for Benjamin Logan.

The Raiders can't afford to sell out against the run or allow Golliday and Reisinger to find space behind the secondary. Indian Lake has shown it can turn one missed assignment into six points.

But the Lakers aren't simply a passing team.

Golliday has also rushed for 401 yards and six touchdowns, while Jordan Henderson has provided another help with 190 rushing yards and two scores.

Benjamin Logan would likely prefer a very different kind of game.

The Raiders have built their offense around the ground game, looking to establish physicality early and force defenses to tackle repeatedly.

Jordan Pender has emerged as a major piece of that attack, while Adam Tinsman has also contributed with his legs. The Raiders' approach is simple: establish the run, stay on schedule, control the clock and make the opposing defense earn every yard.

That philosophy could be particularly important Friday.

If Benjamin Logan can consistently move the chains on the ground, it can keep Golliday and the Lakers' explosive offense standing on the sideline.

If Indian Lake forces the Raiders into obvious passing situations, however, the matchup could begin to tilt toward the Lakers.

The Raiders team is very good at forcing teams off of their first option, but has struggled at times this season against explosive offenses.

This will be another test in a season that has seen the Raiders be one of the CBC’s most competitive teams. Despite their record, the Raiders hold a +70 point differential.

This week, they will need to find a way to close out the game if they hope to walk away back at .500 .

Benjamin Logan's ground game will have to contend with an Indian Lake defense led by one of the CBC's premier defenders.

Aaron Rapp has 8.0 sacks and 78 tackles this season, putting him among the conference leaders.

Rapp has already demonstrated his ability to wreck an opposing game plan. In Indian Lake's 40-0 shutout of Bellefontaine, he recorded three sacks as the Lakers' defense held the Chiefs to only 106 total yards.

For the Raiders, keeping Rapp and the rest of the Lakers' defensive front from living in the backfield will be critical.

Friday's game carries plenty of football significance for both teams, but Indian Lake's Pink Out gives the matchup another layer.

The Lakers will be playing in front of a crowd dressed in pink, with the evening dedicated to raising awareness in the fight against breast cancer.

Then, between the lines, it becomes a battle for conference positioning.

Indian Lake wants to spread the field, attack vertically and let Golliday's arm and Reisinger's playmaking ability dictate the game.

Benjamin Logan wants to slow everything down, establish the run and turn the matchup into a physical test of endurance.

Two teams.

Two identities.

One Friday night.

Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at Indian Lake High School.