Football Recap: Mckenzie Skates Past Washington School for the Deaf with Ease

By Team Reports Oct 14, 2024, 7:37pm

Football Recap: McKenzie Eagles vs. Washington School for the Deaf Terriers

There's no place like home for McKenzie, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They breezed by the Washington School for the Deaf Terriers at home to the tune of 51-19 on Thursday. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Despite the loss, Washington School for the Deaf saw an underclassman step up: Dimas Zepeda rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Those 129 rushing yards gave Zepeda a new career-high. La'Juan Malone made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.

The win snapped McKenzie's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record. As for Washington School for the Deaf, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McKenzie will welcome Gilchrist at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Washington School for the Deaf, they will be playing at home against Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Washington School for the Deaf is facing Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf at the right time seeing as Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf is stuck on a four-game losing streak.

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