The Rochelle Hubs were able to grind out a solid victory over the King Jaguars on Saturday, taking the game 28-18. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Hubs' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 62nd, while the Jaguars are ranked 277th).
Despite the loss, King saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jamar Lewis rushed for 156 yards and two scores while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also picked up 39 receiving yards.
Rochelle has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 34.5 points this season. As for King, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Rochelle didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 20-7 loss against Lena-Winslow on the 12th. As for King, they have also already played their next matchup, a 36-14 victory against Amundsen on the 13th.
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