Football Preview: Deltona Wolves vs. DeLand Bulldogs
Deltona hasn't had much luck against DeLand recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Deltona Wolves' road trip will continue as they head out to face the DeLand Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Deltona was beaten by University 46-7. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 312th, while the Titans are ranked 59th).
Meanwhile, DeLand waltzed into their match on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They claimed a resounding 38-7 victory over the Pirates at home.
DeLand can attribute much of their success to LaDamion Bletcher, who gained 71 total yards and two touchdowns, and Marceles Carey, who rushed for 91 yards on only ten carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: DeLand was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 254 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in five consecutive contests dating back to last season.
DeLand's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as An'Tario Wright, Mike Hamilton, and Jarvis Lacey picked up one apiece.
Deltona now has a losing record at 1-2. As for DeLand, their record now sits at 3-1.
Deltona was taken down by DeLand 70-12 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Deltona, Tyron Moore (who threw for 282 yards and seven touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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