LEO, Ind. (WANE) – Two of the top teams in the Northeast Eight conference will clash in your Highlight Zone “Game of the Week” this Friday as high-scoring New Haven heads to Leo for a week four showdown!
New Haven is coming off a 48-28 win over DeKalb last Friday in which the Bulldogs led 42-7 at half. New Haven is 3-0 with wins over the Barons, Bishop Luers, and Northrop while averaging 42 points a game offensively and yielding just 13.7 points a night defensively. Ohio State recruit Mylan Graham leads the way with 19 receptions for 265 yards and 2 touchdowns this fall while Tre Bates had 214 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns.
Leo is 2-1 following last Friday night’s 33-0 road win at Norwell. The Lions fell to 4A no. 2 Kokomo by a score of 16-14 in week one, but bested Angola 42-17 in week two. Leo senior receiver/defensive back Kaden Hurst, an Ohio University recruit, has led the way for an offense that also features tight end Brock Schott, running back Brett Fuller, and receiver Kamden Zeisloft.
WANE-TV will be live from Lions Field on Friday at 6 p.m. to preview the game. Then tune into the Highlight Zone at 11 p.m. for Fort Wayne’s no. 1 sports show!