Football Recap: DeLand Bulldogs vs. Deltona Wolves
DeLand waltzed into their game on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They breezed by the Deltona Wolves at home to the tune of 56-20. That looming 56-20 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
DeLand found their leader in underclassman Gardner Nordman, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes. The dominant performance gave Nordman a new career-high in rushing yards. LaDamion Bletcher was another key player, gaining 86 total yards and a touchdown.
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 Mike Hamilton, Nallin Rogers, and Jarvis Lacey picked up one apiece. Hamilton also set a new season high mark in total tackles with four. Nico Woodward was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making nine total tackles (3.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why Deltona lost, don't look at Desean Fludd. Despite the final result, he rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown. Fludd was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 55 yards.
DeLand's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Deltona, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
DeLand will stay at home for another week and welcome Spruce Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. DeLand knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Spruce Creek likes a good challenge. As for Deltona, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Crescent City at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Hopefully Crescent City focused on turnovers this week as team gave up six on Friday.
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