Football Recap: Angel Mendez and Leelan Baughman Lead the Defense for Donegal Win

Leelan Baughman

Rushing Yards

10/24/25 @ Octorara Area	249
09/19/25 vs Northern Lebanon	231
10/17/25 @ Eastern Lebanon County	140
08/29/25 @ Columbia	127
09/27/25 @ Wyomissing	104
+ 5 more games

Octorara Area came into Friday's matchup looking for another win against Donegal, but Leelan Baughman wouldn't allow it. The Indians managed a 20-14 victory over the Braves on Friday thanks in part to Baughman, who rushed for 249 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. He has become a key player for Donegal: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 0-4 otherwise.

Donegal didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Angel Mendez and Baughman.

Although Octorara Area took the loss, they still got scores from Brayden Mastrippolito and Dante D'Andrea.

Donegal's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-6. As for Octorara Area, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.

As of now, neither Donegal nor Octorara Area have any future games scheduled.