After flying high against New Richmond last Friday, Roger Bacon came back down to earth. The Spartans lost 37-13 to the Danville Warriors on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 263rd in Ohio, while the Warriors are ranked 54th in Indiana).
Danville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Daiton Hood, who rushed for 117 yards and two scores on only 13 carries. Those two rushing touchdowns gave Hood a new career-high. Trevor Lynch was another key receiver, gaining 101 total yards and two touchdowns.
Roger Bacon's defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Danville, the win also got them back to even at 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roger Bacon will challenge Norwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will be up against the Indians' rather soft defense (which has allowed 43.17 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Danville, they will square off against Lebanon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight.
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