Football Recap: Horn Jaguars vs. DeSoto Eagles
Horn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a blow against the DeSoto Eagles, falling 65-24. While losing is never fun, the Jaguars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 275th, while the Eagles are ranked seventh).
Although Horn took the loss, they still got scores from Cedonyae Lott, Abu Kamara, and Jamari Andrews. C.J. Daughtry was another key player, throwing for 264 yards and a touchdown.
Horn wouldn't let DeSoto keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Tristan Nobles, Ka'Majay Else, and Malachi Youngblood picked up one apiece. Horn got some further help from Kamryn Williams: he made 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended a pass.
Deondrae Riden Jr. was his usual excellent self, rushing for 120 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries for DeSoto. Myson Johnson-Cook was another major influence, as he rushed for 80 yards and ran in a TD.
Horn's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for DeSoto, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Horn will welcome Duncanville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Duncanville will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Horn surely won't give up without a fight. As for DeSoto, they are taking a road trip to face off against Cedar Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. DeSoto is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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