| 09/05/25 @ Tunica Academy | 38-18 |
| 08/29/25 vs Kemper Academy | 44-0 |
| 08/22/25 @ Calhoun Academy | 34-22 |
Deer Creek strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They blew past the Tunica Academy Blue Devils 38-18. For the Warriors, this counts as revenge for the 48-8 win the Blue Devils walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
Deer Creek's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jack Gentry, who rushed for 109 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 59 yards and one TD. Gentry also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making four total tackles. Hayden_Smith9 Hayden Smith was in the mix too, providing Deer Creek with two scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Deer Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 337 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Deer Creek's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Tunica Academy, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Deer Creek will venture away from home to square off against Delta Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Warriors their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Tunica Academy, they will square off against Delta Streets Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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