The DeSoto Eagles will face off against the Longview Lobos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
DeSoto is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They blew past Copperas Cove, posting a 63-6 win. Winning may never get old, but the Eagles sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Legend Howell
| 09/19/25 @ Mesquite | 177.1 |
| 11/13/25 vs Copperas Cove | 168.8 |
| 10/17/25 @ Horn | 146.4 |
| 09/26/25 vs Waxahachie | 139.6 |
| 10/23/25 vs Cedar Hill | 136.2 |
| + 4 more games |
DeSoto had a senior duo take command as Ethan Feaster gained 112 total yards and Legend Howell threw for 204 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 90% of his passes. Howell's passing game has become a key predictor of the Eagles' success: the team is 7-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Longview's strategy against Rowlett on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Lobos blew the Eagles out of the water with a 63-7 final score. The game marked the Lobos' most dominant victory of the season.
DeSoto better keep an eye on MASON WASHINGTON. He was instrumental in Longview's win, rushing for 285 yards and three scores on only 13 carries. WASHINGTON's longest rush was for an incredible 87 yards. JAYDEN WASHINGTON did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 30 receiving yards.
Longview was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 396 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Longview didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of JAMES PIERCE and JASSIAH HILL. Another thorn in Rowlett's side was BRADLEY WILLIAMS, who forced one fumble and made seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
DeSoto's record is now 8-3. As for Longview, their record now sits at 7-4.
DeSoto was dealt a bruising 50-14 loss at the hands of Longview in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Thankfully for the Eagles, Kelvin Washington (who rushed for 273 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 9.4 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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