The Dexter Demons will face off against the Hope Christian Huskies at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Dexter is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They blew past Ruidoso, posting a 57-6 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Demons, who have now won seven contests in a row.
Meanwhile, Hope Christian humbled Hot Springs with a 48-21 victory.
Hope Christian's win came from a few key players Dexter will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Rj Montoya, who rushed for 107 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 186 yards and a pair of TDs. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in August. Kingsley Fritz was another key player, rushing for 146 yards and two scores.
Hope Christian's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. The heavy lifting was done by Zachary Bullock and Cecil Cooper, who racked up four sacks between them. Bullock also made nine total tackles, which is notable because Hope Christian is undefeated when he posts at least three total tackles, but 2-3 otherwise.
Hope Christian's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Dexter, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Everything came up roses for Dexter against Hope Christian in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 54-12 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Demons since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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