If Dover was feeling good off their 42-7 takedown of Northeastern last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Dover Eagles had to suffer through a 42-13 loss at the hands of the South Western Mustangs. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Mustangs recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Dover lost on Friday, don't look at Malik Dickens. Despite the final result, he rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
South Western's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austin Rollman, who rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Bryce Graham, who threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Dover's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for South Western, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Dover will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Conestoga Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for South Western, they will venture away from home to square off against New Oxford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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