Football Preview: Deshler Dragons vs. High Plains Storm
The Deshler Dragons will face off against the High Plains Storm at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, Deshler was fully in charge, breezing past Nebraska Lutheran 73-34 on the road.
Deshler got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kaden Kleen out in front who threw for 105 yards and two touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Hutchinson Vacek helped Kleen out on the ground, rushing for 18 yards and a touchdown, while also catching a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Deshler was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 318 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Deshler didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Braxton Peterson, Quincy Orme, and Holden McDonald picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, High Plains' match on Friday was close up to the half, which is when they kicked things up a notch. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 47-20 win over Lawrence-Nelson. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Storm.
High Plains wouldn't let Lawrence-Nelson keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. High Plains can thank Gage Friesen and Camden Morris for forcing both of them. Morris also set a new season high mark in total tackles with ten.
Deshler's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. As for High Plains, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Deshler has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 199 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like High Plains struggles in that department as they've been averaging 282. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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