DeKalb was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were beaten by the South Holt Knights 84-34. The Tigers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 63-20.
Luke Miller rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 162 yards and three touchdowns.
Kyle Funk was his top target, picking up 89 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Cole Medsker was nothing short of spectacular for South Holt: he rushed for 167 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 145 yards and four touchdowns. Medsker is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Griffin Kemerling, who picked up 92 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
DeKalb's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for South Holt, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DeKalb is on the road again on Friday to play Rock Port at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Rock Port's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for South Holt, they will head out to face off against Stewartsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Holt is facing Stewartsville at the right time seeing as Stewartsville is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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