On Friday, the DeSoto Eagles took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 57-21 victory over the Miller Buccaneers. With the Eagles ahead 36-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Kelden Ryan had a dynamite game for DeSoto, throwing for 178 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 96 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. SaRod Baker was in the mix too, providing DeSoto with two touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Miller lost, don't look at Broderick Taylor. Despite the final result, he picked up 136 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown. Taylor was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 60 yards. Trevor Long was another key player, throwing for 291 yards and two touchdowns.
DeSoto now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Miller, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
DeSoto will face off against Mesquite at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. DeSoto has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 178 points over their last three matchups. As for Miller, they will square off against Cuero at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 975 yards in their previous games.
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