If DeSoto Central was feeling good fresh off their 34-0 takedown of Hernando last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The DeSoto Central Jaguars took a 26-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Horn Lake Eagles. The Jaguars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
DeSoto Central's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jonathan Roberts, who rushed for 115 yards, and also caught a touchdown. Ter'Myihias Welch also helped out with an impressive 131 receiving yards.
Demarkus Crain continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Horn Lake, rushing for 227 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Crain is now averaging an impressive 106.2 rushing yards per game.
DeSoto Central's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Horn Lake, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2.
DeSoto Central will host Lewisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. DeSoto Central is facing Lewisburg at the right time seeing as Lewisburg is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Horn Lake, they will be playing at home against Southaven at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Horn Lake is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.1 points per game this season.
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