DeSoto is 6-0 against Waxahachie since September of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The DeSoto Eagles will venture away from home to take on the Waxahachie Indians at 7:00 p.m. DeSoto is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
DeSoto's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Mesquite 71-0 at home. That 71 point margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, DeSoto was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 181 rushing yards in 19 consecutive games dating back to last season.
DeSoto wouldn't let Mesquite keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Marshall Kirven was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight.
Meanwhile, Waxahachie faced Duncanville in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Waxahachie came up short against Duncanville, falling 41-17. The loss continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Panthers and Pantherettes: they've now lost four in a row.
Although Waxahachie took the loss, they still got scores from Wade Lemons and Nolan Barnard.
DeSoto's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Waxahachie, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-2.
The upcoming match will be a clash of competing strengths. DeSoto has deployed a run-first offense that has averaged 318.8 rushing yards a game. Meanwhile, Waxahachie has preferred to attack from the air: they average 315.2 passing yards per game. So which strategy will prevail on Friday? There's only one way to find out.
DeSoto took their victory against Waxahachie in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 56-35. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Waxahachie's Ramon Mckinney Jr., who rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 186 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for DeSoto to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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