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| 08/29/25 - Away | 53-13 W |
| 09/06/24 - Away | 28-21 W |
| 09/01/23 - Home | 28-7 W |
| 10/14/22 - Away | 28-17 W |
| 10/15/21 - Home | 49-13 W |
| + 5 more games |
Jacobs had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Hampshire Whip-Purs 53-13. Given the Golden Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 60th, while the Whip-Purs are ranked 224th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Caden DuMelle was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 150 yards and one TD on only 11 carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Gonzalez, who rushed for 73 yards and one score.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Jacobs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 357 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 184 rushing yards in four consecutive games dating back to last season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Jacobs is set to face off against their familiar foe Prairie Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Hampshire will take on rival Crystal Lake Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
