Sandburg came tearing into Friday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22 points) and they left with even more momentum. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Metea Valley Mustangs 53-12 at home. That looming 53-12 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Quinn Durkin and he. Durkin rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown while he rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown. Those 54 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Sandburg's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Metea Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Sandburg wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 28-27 win against Lincoln-Way Central on the 4th. Metea Valley has also already played their next contest, a 56-0 loss against Homewood-Flossmoor on the 4th.
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