The Springfield Southeast Spartans will challenge the Decatur Eisenhower Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Springfield Southeast is no doubt hoping to put an end to a nine-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Springfield Southeast is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Normal University on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Springfield Southeast was outmatched by Normal University on the road and fell 51-6. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 365th, while the Pioneers are ranked 95th).
Meanwhile, Decatur Eisenhower came into Friday's match having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by Lanphier on the road to the tune of 76-42 on Friday. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Jaterryon Moore, who rushed for 257 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 13.5 yards per carry, and also picked up 30 receiving yards. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 106.1 rushing yards per game. Garryon Henderson was another key player, rushing for 46 yards and a touchdown.
Decatur Eisenhower didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Damonte? Phillips, Michael Young, and Syronne Mitchell picked up one apiece. The dominant performance also gave Mitchell a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Decatur Eisenhower was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 387 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Springfield Southeast's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Decatur Eisenhower, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7.
Everything came up roses for Springfield Southeast against Decatur Eisenhower in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 64-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Springfield Southeast since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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