New Haven extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the DeKalb Barons, falling 40-20. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 31-12 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
As for DeKalb, they now have a winning record of 2-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for they.
DeKalb's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Eli McCormick led the charge by throwing for 146 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while also punching in one rushing score. Another player making a difference was Xavier Vice, who rushed for 92 yards and one TD.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. New Haven will take on rival Leo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, DeKalb is set to face off against their familiar foe East Noble at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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