Leo is 10-0 against DeKalb since October of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Leo Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the DeKalb Barons at 7:00 p.m. Leo is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.9 points per game this season.
Leo took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 48-7 victory over DeKalb at home. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won four matchups by 29 points or more so far this season.
DeKalb wouldn't let Leo keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. Graham Blythe led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 13 games he's played dating back to last season.
Leo's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for DeKalb, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Friday's game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Nathan Foster and Caiden Hinkle. Foster has put up some stellar numbers this year, and currently owns excellent season averages 129.6 rushing yards per game this season. For his part, Hinkle has averaged of 106.7 rushing yards per game this season.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's match: Leo has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 372.3 total yards per game. It's a different story for DeKalb, though, as they've been averaging only 249.7. Will Leo be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will DeKalb flip the script? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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