For the first time this season, Yale will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing at home against the Depew Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Yale has given up an average of 42.4 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Yale and Davenport, and Davenport kept the tradition alive. Yale took a 36-30 hit to the loss column at the hands of Davenport last Friday.
Despite the defeat, Yale got top-tier performance from Braiden Hodgett, who rushed for 260 yards and four scores while picking up 13.0 yards per carry. Hodgett really tore up the turf during one magnificent 99-yard run.
Yale didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Leading the way was Ryan Reece and his one interception.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Depew). They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 52-14 win over Foyil. The victory was some much needed relief for the Hornets as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Yale's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Depew, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Everything came up roses for Yale against Depew in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 60-14 victory. In that game, the Bulldogs amassed a halftime lead of 36-14, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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