Dundee-Crown is 0-10 against Jacobs since September of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Chargers will venture away from home to take on the Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m.
On Friday, Dundee-Crown ended up a good deal behind Cary-Grove and lost 46-27. Despite 135 more yards than the Trojans, the Chargers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Meanwhile, Jacobs entered their tilt with Crystal Lake Central on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 27-21 W against the Tigers. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Golden Eagles' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 183rd, while the Tigers are ranked 454th).
Dundee-Crown better keep an eye on Caden DuMelle. He was instrumental in Jacobs' win, rushing for 175 yards and two TDs on only nine carries, while also picking up 35 receiving yards. DuMelle's longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Justin Gonzalez, who rushed for 62 yards and one score.
Jacobs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 280 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 280 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Dundee-Crown's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Jacobs, their record is now 4-2.
Dundee-Crown took a serious blow against Jacobs in their previous meeting back in September of 2024, falling 56-21. Can the Chargers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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