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After more than a month of practices with no games, Verbum Dei football players finally got to show what they had learned under first-year coach Gary Parks on Friday. The result was Verbum Dei’s first victory since the 2022 season. The Eagles defeated Belmont 42-8.

“When preparation meets opportunity, the outcome is sweet,” Parks said.

Verbum Dei stopped its season last year after going 0-7 and having a dwindling number of players. The school decided to rebuild with Parks, an alumnus, as coach and delayed playing games until Friday. The Eagles are playing a freelance schedule this season.

Freshman Dwight Marcus had six carries for 75 yards and one touchdown. Adrian Alvarado had fo

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