If Norwell wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played DeKalb, they should've done a better job of containing Eli McCormick. The Barons breezed past the Knights to the tune of 42-0 on Friday thanks in part to McCormick, who threw for 107 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 58 yards and one TD. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 55 yards.
Special teams played a big role in the game for DeKalb, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Xavier Bell, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Barons
| 10/03/25 vs Norwell | 42-0 |
| 09/26/25 @ Huntington North | 42-28 |
| 09/19/25 @ Columbia City | 28-7 |
The win was the third in a row for DeKalb, bringing their record up to 5-2. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.7 points on average over those games. As for Norwell, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. DeKalb will take on rival Bellmont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Norwell is set to face off against their familiar foe Huntington North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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