Football Recap: Delta Eagles vs. New Palestine Dragons
Friday just wasn't the day for Delta's offense. They were beaten by the New Palestine Dragons 38-0 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 134th, while the Dragons are ranked 18th).
Bronson Edwards threw for 40 yards on five of 15 attempts.
Josh Ranes continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for New Palestine, rushing for 235 yards while picking up 12.4 yards per carry. Ranes' longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards.
Delta dropped their record down to 4-5 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for New Palestine, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0-1.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Delta will be playing in front of their home fans against Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Heritage's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Delta's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for New Palestine, they will welcome Mt. Vernon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in New Palestine's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven contests.
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