The Deshler Dragons will venture away from home to challenge the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Deshler is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Deshler is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Giltner: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Deshler blew Giltner out of the water with a 78-8 final score. The Dragons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Deshler got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Hutchinson Vacek out in front who picked up 41 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown. Easton Nash got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Deshler was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 323 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Deshler wouldn't let Giltner keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Carson Sieber, Johnathan Hinz, and Hinz picked up one apiece. Sieber is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 11 games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Lawrence-Nelson came up short against Bruning-Davenport/Shickley on Friday, falling 42-22. The Raiders haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
The victory got Deshler back to even at 2-2. As for Lawrence-Nelson, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Deshler has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 181.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lawrence-Nelson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 232.5. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Deshler was dealt a bruising 76-18 loss at the hands of Lawrence-Nelson in their previous meeting back in October of 2022. Can Deshler avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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