Delta and Heritage pushed the score to 54-14 the last time they played Heritage, but on Friday defenses reigned supreme. The Eagles fell 13-7 to the Patriots. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Delta's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aven Thomas, who rushed for 119 yards. Carter Jackson also helped out with an impressive 90 receiving yards.
Heritage found their leader in sophomore Jaxton Litchfield, who rushed for 40 yards and a pair of scores.
Delta dropped their record down to 0-2 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Heritage, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Delta and Heritage will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Eagles will challenge rival Shelbyville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Heritage is set to face off against their familiar foe Woodlan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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