Football Preview: Dyett Eagles vs. Lindblom Eagles
The Dyett Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the Lindblom Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Dyett's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Lindblom's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Dyett took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They blew past Chicago Vocational 38-0 at home. That looming 38-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.
It was another big night for Zaire Tobar, who threw for 150 yards and three touchdowns on only five passes, and also rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Justin Macklin, who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Lindblom ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They managed a 22-16 win over Hubbard. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Dyett has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. As for Lindblom, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Saturday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Dyett has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 239.5 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Lindblom, though, as they've been averaging only 96.5. How will they fare against such a dominant running game? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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