Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask DeSoto). They blew past the Mesquite Skeeters 71-0 at home on Friday. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 36 points or more 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 matches dating back to last season.
One reason for the win was DeSoto's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Mesquite's QB won't forget Marshall Kirven anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Kirven also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight.
DeSoto's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Mesquite, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
DeSoto is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they challenge Waxahachie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. DeSoto is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Mesquite, they will face off against Horn at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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