Football Recap: Delta Takes a Loss

Delta and Emery pushed the score to 55-21 the last time they played Emery, but on Friday defenses reigned supreme. The Rabbits were just a hair shy of victory and fell 7-6 to the Spartans. Having soared to a lofty 42 points in the game before, the Rabbits couldn't push the score so high this time.

When it comes to explaining why Delta lost, don't look at Jett Rawlinson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 265 yards and one score while picking up 10.2 yards per carry. Rawlinson showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 58 yards.

Drake Quackenbush

Total Tackles

08/15/25 @ Juab	2
09/19/25 vs San Juan	3
08/22/25 @ Millard	4
10/10/25 @ Grand County	4
09/26/25 vs South Sevier	5

Even if they lost, Delta's defense still kept up the pressure with seven sacks. Emery's QB won't forget Drake Quackenbush anytime soon given he sacked him three times. Quackenbush also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 14. Delta got some further help from Carter Anderson: he picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles.

Delta's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Emery, their victory bumped their record up to 3-6.

Delta and Emery will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Rabbits see the field they'll take on South Sevier at 4:00 p.m. on the 31st. As for Emery, their break will end when they face Summit Academy at 4:00 p.m. on the 31st.