Football Recap: Detroit Country Day Starts Season with Victory at Home

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Detroit Country Day took care of business in their home opener on Saturday (and then some). They breezed by the University Liggett Knights at home to the tune of 44-7. Given the Yellowjackets' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 126th, while the Knights are ranked 260th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

University Liggett's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Detroit Country Day will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Divine Child at 7:00 p.m. on September 20th. As for University Liggett, they are taking a road trip to square off against Hamtramck at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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