DeLand couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a hard 42-28 fall against the Madison County Cowboys on Friday. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cowboys apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2014.
When it comes to explaining why DeLand lost, one person who can't be blamed is Marceles Carey. Despite the final result, he picked up 95 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 75 yards. Gardner Nordman was another key player, throwing for 176 yards and a touchdown while completing 80% of his passes.
Naquez Christian was a one-man wrecking crew for Madison County as he rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. Christian's longest rush was for an incredible 70 yards.
DeLand will venture away from home to square off against New Smyrna Beach at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Madison County, they will face off against Lincoln at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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