Pittsburg lost to De Kalb back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Pirates took their match with ease, bagging a 38-8 win over the Bears. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Pirates just coasted through the last quarter.
Pittsburg got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Lane Hall out in front who rushed for 117 yards and one TD on only ten carries. Hall got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 70 yards. Another passer making a difference was Kord Johnson, who threw for 130 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Pittsburg's run defense was locked in: De Kalb could only muster 2.7 yards per carry. The team can thank William Strube for the heroic effort on defense: he. Pittsburg didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.4.
Pittsburg didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nick Styles and Tyrell Wilson. Wilson got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why De Kalb lost, don't look at Walker Matteson. Despite the final result, he picked up 140 receiving yards and one score.
Pittsburg has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 35.5 points this season. As for De Kalb, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pittsburg will venture away from home to challenge Grace Community at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for De Kalb, they will face off against Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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