Odessa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a hard 20-6 fall against the Tower Hill Hillers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Ducks of the 35-28 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Odessa lost, don't look at Chase Belin. Despite the final result, he rushed for 139 yards.
Even though they lost, Odessa was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 258 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 80.8 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last four games they've averaged 251.
Odessa's record is now 2-6. As for Tower Hill, they moved to 5-3 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Odessa will take on Archmere Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Archmere Academy is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Odessa will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Tower Hill, they will face off against Wilmington Friends at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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