The DeKalb Barons will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Garrett Railroaders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
DeKalb is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Angola. DeKalb took down Angola 37-21 on Friday.
Meanwhile, Garrett took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They came out on top against Adams Central by a score of 20-7.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Garrett to victory, but perhaps none more so than Calder Hefty, who rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 43 yards and a touchdown. Another rusher making a difference was Camren Ruble, who rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown.
Everything came up roses for DeKalb against Garrett in their previous matchup back in August of 2023 as the team secured a 42-13 win. Will DeKalb repeat their success, or does Garrett have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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