Dierks started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Gurdon. They and the Gurdon Go-Devils were almost perfectly matched up on Thursday, but they suffered a 14-13 defeat. The game was a 7-7 toss-up at halftime, but the Outlaws couldn't quite close it out.
Gurdon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jamari Williams led the charge by rushing for 138 yards while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Williams has posted since back in September. Backing up that air attack was Xavier Laster, who rushed for 105 yards.
Dierks' loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Gurdon, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Dierks does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gurdon, they will be playing at home against East Poinsett County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with East Poinsett County sitting on four straight wins and Gurdon on three.
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