Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask De Kalb). They were the clear victor by a 44-20 margin over the Harmony Eagles on Friday. Given the Bears' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 345th, while the Eagles are ranked 736th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
De Kalb was led to victory by Kayden Wherry and Jaylen White. Wherry gained 253 total yards and four touchdowns, while White threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72.2% of his passes. Wherry got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 81 yards. A healthy portion of that aerial production (90 yards to be exact) went to Keiwon Neal.
De Kalb's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Harmony, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. De Kalb will stay at home for another week and welcome Hughes Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Hughes Springs' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups. As for Harmony, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Quitman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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