The New Haven Bulldogs will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
New Haven is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They fell to Fort Wayne Northrop 53-48.
Meanwhile, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of Leo by a score of 20-17 on Friday. The Knights' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak dating back to last season.
Although Fort Wayne Bishop Luers took the loss, they still got scores from Daryea Williams and Tj Epperson.
Even if they lost, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers' defense still kept up the pressure with five sacks. Jarron Taylor was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Everything came up roses for New Haven against Fort Wayne Bishop Luers in their previous meeting back in August of 2023 as the squad secured a 36-7 win. In that game, New Haven amassed a halftime lead of 20-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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