Crystal Lake Central extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping them down to 0-6. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 27-21 heartbreaker at the hands of the Jacobs Golden Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 301st, while the Golden Eagles are ranked 63rd).
As for Jacobs, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-2. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 32.3 points over those games.
Caden DuMelle was his usual excellent self, rushing for 175 yards and two TDs on only nine carries, while also picking up 35 receiving yards. His longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another rusher making a difference was Justin Gonzalez, who rushed for 62 yards and one score.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Crystal Lake Central will take on rival Prairie Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Jacobs is set to face off against their familiar foe Dundee-Crown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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