Huntington North hasn't had much luck against Leo recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lions at 7:00 p.m. Huntington North has given up an average of 26.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Huntington North lost to DeKalb at home by a 42-28 margin.
Wyatt Shearer
| 09/26/25 vs DeKalb | 89 |
| 08/22/25 vs Eastbrook | 38 |
| 09/12/25 vs Columbia City | 7 |
| 09/19/25 @ Bellmont | 6 |
Despite the defeat, Huntington North got top-tier performance from Christian Jemison, who rushed for 240 yards while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Jemison was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 66 yards. Huntington North also got help from Wyatt Shearer, who showed off his sure hands for 89 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Leo, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They breezed past Bellmont to the tune of 47-0 on Friday. The game marked the Lions' most dominant win of the season.
Leo pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.8 points on average over those games. As for Huntington North, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Huntington North ended up a good deal behind Leo in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, losing 34-20. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Lions' Nathan Foster, who rushed for 155 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 11 carries. Now that the Vikings know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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