DeKalb lost to Columbia City back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Barons put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 28-7 victory. The Barons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 20 points or more this season.
Eli McCormick
| 09/19/25 @ Columbia City | 326 |
| 08/29/25 @ Garrett | 241 |
| 09/12/25 vs East Noble | 217 |
| 08/22/25 vs Angola | 158 |
| 09/05/25 @ New Haven | 146 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead DeKalb to victory, but perhaps none more so than Eli McCormick, who threw for 326 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Those 326 passing yards gave McCormick a new career-high. Xavier Bell was in the mix as well, providing DeKalb with two scores.
DeKalb's run defense was locked in: Columbia City could only muster 2.6 yards per carry. The team can thank Drake Hall for the heroic effort on defense: he. DeKalb's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.4.
DeKalb's defense didn't let Gabe McDevitt, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Austin Kirkpatrick.
DeKalb now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Columbia City, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
DeKalb wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 42-28 win against Huntington North on the 26th. As for Columbia City, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 42-13 victory against New Haven on the 26th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
