Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Decatur Eisenhower). They breezed by the Lanphier Lions on the road to the tune of 76-42 on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their 12-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Jaterryon Moore continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 257 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 13.5 yards per carry, and also picking up 30 receiving yards. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 106.1 rushing yards per game. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Damonte? Phillips, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Decatur Eisenhower was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 387 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Decatur Eisenhower didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Phillips, Michael Young, and Syronne Mitchell picked up one apiece. The dominant performance also gave Mitchell a new career-high in rushing yards.
Decatur Eisenhower's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Lanphier, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Decatur Eisenhower will face off against Springfield Southeast at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Decatur Eisenhower is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Lanphier, they will challenge Normal University at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Normal University's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three contests.
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