DeLand is 6-0 against Deltona since September of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The DeLand Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Deltona Wolves at 7:00 p.m. DeLand knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Deltona likes a good challenge.
Last Friday, DeLand was fully in charge, breezing past Appling County 38-7 at home.
DeLand's success was spearheaded by the efforts of LaDamion Bletcher, who gained 71 total yards and two touchdowns, and Marceles Carey, who rushed for 91 yards on only ten carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: DeLand was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 254 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
DeLand's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as An'Tario Wright, Mike Hamilton, and Jarvis Lacey picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 46-7, which was the final score in Deltona's tilt against University on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 312th, while the Titans are ranked 59th).
DeLand's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Deltona, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Everything came up roses for DeLand against Deltona in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 as the squad secured a 70-12 victory. Does DeLand have another victory up their sleeve, or will Deltona turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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