Belvidere hadn't done well against Rockford Auburn recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Belvidere Bucs came out on top against the Rockford Auburn Knights by a score of 13-6. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bucs as it put an end to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season.
The critical scores for Belvidere came from Nic Alvarez and Demetrious Taborn.
Belvidere 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 Taborn.
When it comes to explaining why Rockford Auburn lost, don't look at Tazheer Henderson. Despite the final result, he picked up 107 receiving yards and a touchdown. Henderson was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 54 yards.
Belvidere's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7. As for Rockford Auburn, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Belvidere will challenge Hononegah at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Hononegah will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Belvidere surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rockford Auburn, they will square off against Jefferson at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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