Football Preview: DeSoto Thunderbirds vs. Deer Creek Warriors
DeSoto has gone 8-2 against Deer Creek recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The DeSoto Thunderbirds will take on the Deer Creek Warriors at 7:00 p.m. DeSoto is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Deer Creek's offense is going to have their work cut out for them on Friday: DeSoto hadn't allowed a single point the last three times they've hit the field. DeSoto blew past North Sunflower Academy, posting a 58-0 victory at home. That looming 58-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Thunderbirds yet this season.
Meanwhile, Deer Creek faced Calhoun Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Deer Creek fell to Calhoun Academy 30-24. The Warriors haven't had much luck with the Cougars recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
DeSoto pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for Deer Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Everything came up roses for DeSoto against Deer Creek in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 70-30 victory. Does DeSoto have another victory up their sleeve, or will Deer Creek turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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