DeKalb hadn't done well against Leo recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Barons came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lions, sneaking past 31-28. For the Barons, this counts as revenge for the 37-6 win the Lions walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2024.
DeKalb got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Noah Spears out in front who picked up 115 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Eli McCormick was another key player, having thrown for 255 yards and three touchdowns.
DeKalb didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Drake Hall. He has been hot for a while, having also posted five or more total tackles the last ten times he's played.
Leo's loss came despite strong showings from Aaron Perlich and Titus Stoller. Perlich rushed for 123 yards on only 13 carries, while Stoller threw for 135 yards and two TDs.
Barons
| 10/17/25 vs Leo | 31-28 |
| 10/10/25 @ Bellmont | 55-0 |
| 10/03/25 vs Norwell | 42-0 |
| 09/26/25 @ Huntington North | 42-28 |
| 09/19/25 @ Columbia City | 28-7 |
The win was the fifth in a row for DeKalb, bringing their record up to 7-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 39.6 points over those games. As for Leo, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-2 record.
DeKalb and Leo are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Barons will host Columbia City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Leo, they will be playing at home against Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Saints' defense has only allowed 8.1 points per game this season, so the Lions' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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