After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Jennings, DeRidder was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They put the hurt on the Eunice Bobcats with a sharp 35-13 victory. For the Dragons, this counts as revenge for the 21-20 loss the Bobcats walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Tanner Davis had an outrageously good game as he threw for 156 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes, and also punched in a rushing score. Connor Rushford also helped out as he racked up 114 rushing yards.
DeRidder didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dylan Vines and Jatari Harris. Dylon Rhodes was another major factor on D, making 14 total tackles.
The win got DeRidder back to even at 3-3. As for Eunice, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
DeRidder will challenge Leesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Leesville's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Eunice, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on LaGrange at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. LaGrange will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Eunice surely won't give up without a fight.
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