Football Recap: Bobby Applewhite Leads Back of the Yards College Prep's Defense on Saturday

Back of the Yards College Prep was the 22-8 winner over DuSable/Tilden/Air Force Academy when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Bobcats took a 34-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of DuSable/Tilden/Air Force Academy on Saturday. The Bobcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Marko Franco

Rushing Yards

10/18/25 @ DuSable/Tilden/Air Force Academy	146
10/09/25 @ Woodlawn	75
10/02/25 vs Kelly	127
09/25/25 vs Gage Park	125
09/18/25 @ Chicago Washington	185
+ 3 more games

When it comes to explaining why Back of the Yards College Prep lost, don't look at Marko Franco. Despite the final result, he rushed for 146 yards and two scores. With that strong performance, Franco is now averaging an impressive 102.9 rushing yards per game.

Back of the Yards College Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Bobby Applewhite.

Back of the Yards College Prep now has a losing record of 3-4-1. As for DuSable/Tilden/Air Force Academy, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-2.

Back of the Yards College Prep has already played their next matchup, a 20-18 loss against Bowen/Baker College Prep on the 23rd. DuSable/Tilden/Air Force Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.