The No. 1 College of DuPage football team earned a measure of revenge Saturday, defeating LEAD Prep Academy 14-7 at Bob McDougal Field.

The Chaps entered the contest after suffering a one-point loss to the Kings on Sept. 5 and responded with a defensive battle to improve to 4-1 on the season.

LEAD Prep struck first with just under a minute remaining in the first quarter on a short rushing touchdown.

DuPage answered with an 80-yard scoring drive capped by a three-yard rushing touchdown from Damari Jones. A 28-yard completion from quarterback Reed Myers to tight end Sebastian Bracius helped set up the score.

The Kings threatened again late in the first half, but defensive back Jeremiah Powers intercepted a pass in the end zone to keep the game tied 7-7 heading into halftime.

DuPage took its first lead with 5:09 remaining in the third quarter when Myers connected with running back Gavin Sanders on a 19-yard wheel-route touchdown.

LEAD Prep had an opportunity to tie the game in the fourth quarter, but the Chaps' pass rush came through on fourth-and-9 near the red zone, turning the Kings over on downs.

Head coach Matt Rahn credited his defense for making key stops throughout the game.

"Every time we struggled, our defense came up huge," Rahn said. "The entire team played hard to the final whistle."

Chris Ellen led the Chaps defense with 14 total tackles, including three tackles for loss and one sack that resulted in 36 yards of lost yardage for LEAD Prep. Terrell Williams added eight tackles, while Towan Jackson recorded three tackles for loss.

Myers completed 10 of 18 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown. DuPage rushed for 160 yards on 36 attempts, led by Sanders with 57 yards. Jones added 47 yards on six carries.

The No. 1-ranked Chaps will travel to Minnesota North College Vermilion on Sept. 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.