Football Game Preview: DeWitt Dragons vs. Gentry Pioneers

By Team Reports Nov 12, 2024, 1:17am

Football Preview: DeWitt Dragons vs. Gentry Pioneers

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DeWitt has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Gentry Pioneers at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

DeWitt is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Monticello just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Billies.

Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Gentry's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They lost to Gravette on the road by a 31-14 margin. The match marked the Pioneers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Despite the defeat, Gentry had strong showings from Caydon Koons, who picked up 97 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Talan Williams, who threw for 130 yards and a touchdown. Koons really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 80 yards.

Gentry's loss dropped their record down to 8-2. As for DeWitt, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-3.

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