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| 10/03/25 - Away | 46-13 W |
| 09/30/23 - Home | 6-48 L |
| 11/03/22 - Away | 14-28 L |
| 11/01/19 - Away | 6-56 L |
| 08/31/18 - Away | 22-43 L |
Leo hadn't done well against De La Salle recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Lions took their contest with ease, bagging a 46-13 victory over the Meteors. This was payback for the Lions, who suffered a 48-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Leo can attribute much of their success to Ellison Cox, who rushed for 72 yards and one touchdown.
Cox was just one part of a punishing run game: Leo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Another reason for the win was Leo's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Daquan Brumfield, Joseph Burdine, and Lucas Villanova-Crawford, who each picked up one sack apiece. Leo received some extra help from Cox, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
The win snapped Leo's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-3 record. As for De La Salle, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Leo and De La Salle could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Lions (ranked 304th) will meet St. Rita (ranked 29th) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, De La Salle will face off against Nazareth Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (428 vs. 3).
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