Friday just wasn't the day for Homer's offense. They were dealt a 42-0 defeat at the hands of the Leslie Blackhawks on Friday. If the Trojans were looking for revenge after losing 55-6 to the Blackhawks when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Leslie's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jackson Fossitt, who threw for 109 yards and three TDs, and also punched in one score on the ground. What's more, Fossitt racked up 19 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Evan Dexter was another key back, rushing for 83 yards and one touchdown on only nine carries.
Homer now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Leslie, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Homer and Leslie will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Trojans will face off against rival Jonesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Leslie is set to square off against their familiar foe Grass Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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