While DeSoto Central didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against the Olive Branch Conquistadors on Friday as the DeSoto Central Jaguars made off with a 28-7 win. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 28-0.
DeSoto Central got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Eric Perry out in front who rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Perry's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another back making a difference was Georden Saulsberry, who rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.4 yards per carry.
The win (which was DeSoto Central's third in a row) raised their record to 4-1. As for Olive Branch, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
DeSoto Central will venture away from home to take on Grenada at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grenada is coming into the matchup with three straight victories at home, so DeSoto Central will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Olive Branch, they will host Center Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Center Hill will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Olive Branch surely won't give up without a fight.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
