DeKALB – They may wear different colors and root for opposing teams, but fans of the DeKalb Barbs and Sycamore Spartans agree on the importance of supporting athletics.

“It’s great to support your kid, it’s great to support your school,” said Darby Dwyer, 45, whose son, Kevin, is a lineman for the Spartans’ sophomore team. “But at the end of the day, it’s about raising money for sports boosters.”

Friday night’s game at Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Stadium also marked the 13th year of the Castle Challenge, said Gary Evans, the co-chair of the DeKalb/Sycamore version of the Castle Challenge.