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FINAL: Batavia 35, Bartlett 13
Batavia won another victory at home against Bartlett for a 4-0 record.
You can count on the Bulldogs.
Batavia defeated Bartlett’s Hawks 35-13 on Friday at home. Once again the city showed up in force to support the team in a strong sea of crimson in the stands.
Bartlett was the first division 8A team that Batavia beat this season.
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“We had a victory against a very good program,” said Dennis Piron, head football coach. “Honestly, we could have played a lot better, we probably should have scored a lot more. The sky is the limit—we’re a very good football team.”
Just after Bartlett scored a touchdown in the second half, Anthony Thielk, sophomore running back for Batavia, answered with a 99-yard kickoff return into the end zone.
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Batavia finished the game with five touchdowns.
Season So Far
Batavia (4-0)
Aug. 26 Batavia 36, Marmion 7
Sept. 2 Batavia 48, Plainfield East 7
Sept. 9 Batavia 50, Elgin Larkin 6 (Conference play)
Sept. 16 Batavia 35, Bartlett 13
Who's Next?
The Bulldogs take on St. Charles East for Batavia's Homecoming on Friday, Sept. 23.
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