There's no place like home for Declo, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 26-13 win over the Melba Mustangs on Friday. That looming 26-13 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hornets yet this season.
Elias Shoemaker and Rhett Franklin certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Shoemaker gained 143 total yards and a touchdown, while Franklin rushed for 75 yards and one touchdown on only ten carries. Franklin's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.

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09/19/25 - Home | 26-13 W |
11/10/23 - Home | 38-16 W |
11/06/20 - Home | 50-14 W |
Declo now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Melba, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Declo will venture away from home to take on West Side at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Melba, they will host New Plymouth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pilgrims will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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