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No. 16 Hope Blanks Calvin 52–0 in First Home Rivalry Game

Hope’s defense has logged two straight shutouts over a span of 10 scoreless quarters.

Overview

  • Hope controlled the matchup in Holland by holding Calvin to 152 total yards and grabbing three interceptions.
  • The Flying Dutchmen rolled up 557 yards of offense with 260 on the ground as multiple running backs found the end zone.
  • Hope improved to 8-1 overall and 5-1 in the MIAA, while Calvin fell to 6-3 and 3-3 in league play with Hope set to face Olivet next.
  • The night game drew 5,651 fans at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium, highlighted by a game-day presentation that included fireworks.
  • Defensive end Liam Danitz reached 12 sacks on the season, reported as second in Division III, as Hope’s pass rush produced key second-half stops.