Football Preview: Deshler Dragons vs. Lawrence-Nelson Raiders
The Deshler Dragons are taking a road trip to take on the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Deshler is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Deshler is headed into the match after thoroughly thrashing Giltner: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Deshler blew Giltner out of the water with a 78-8 final score. The Dragons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Deshler's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hutchinson Vacek, who picked up 41 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown. Easton Nash made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Deshler was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 323 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Deshler wouldn't let Giltner keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Carson Sieber, Johnathan Hinz, and Hinz picked up one apiece. Sieber is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 11 games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Lawrence-Nelson came up short against Bruning-Davenport/Shickley on Friday, falling 42-22. The loss continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost six in a row.
The victory got Deshler back to even at 2-2. As for Lawrence-Nelson, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Deshler has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 181.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lawrence-Nelson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 232.5. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Deshler was taken down by Lawrence-Nelson 76-18 in their previous matchup back in October of 2022. Can Deshler avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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