Eagles
| 09/26/25 @ Hanover | 43 |
| 09/12/25 @ Bethune | 41 |
| 09/05/25 vs Sierra Grande | 38 |
| 09/19/25 vs Branson/Kim | 22 |
| 08/29/25 @ Otis | 12 |
Deer Trail scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a blow against the Hanover Hornets, falling 77-43. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 57-31.
Deer Trail's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Jayden Mingee, who gained 187 total yards and three touchdowns, and Chris Manriquez-Bustamante, who threw for 204 yards and three TDs. Mingee also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making six total tackles and defending one pass.
It was another big night for Thomas Griffin Jr., who rushed for 340 yards and seven touchdowns while picking up 12.1 yards per carry for Hanover. Griffin Jr. didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks, forced one fumble, and made 13 total tackles (8.0 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception. Tanner Lindsey was in the mix too, providing Hanover with two scores.
This is the second loss in a row for Deer Trail and nudges their season record down to 1-4. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 32.5 points over those games. As for Hanover, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Coming up, Deer Trail will challenge Miami-Yoder at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will be up against the Buffaloes' rather soft defense (which has allowed 63.4 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Hanover, they will take on Kiowa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hornets will be up against the Indians' rather soft defense (which has allowed 45.8 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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