Belmont unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 41-32 to the Deer Park Wildcats on Friday. The Bison lost against the Wildcats in their previous head to head back in August of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 40-0 score last time.
Despite the loss, Belmont still got an impressive performance from Aaron Dandrea, who rushed for 123 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 154 yards while completing 75% of his passes.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Belmont will welcome Aiken at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Deer Park, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Shroder Paideia Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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