While it was all tied up 7-7 at halftime, Druid Hills was not quite Southwest DeKalb's equal in the second half on Friday. They came up short against the Panthers, falling 27-7. Having soared to a lofty 34 points in the game before, the Red Devils couldn't push the score so high this time.
Issack Nishimwe
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Druid Hills didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Samuel Miller, Issack Nishimwe, and Deonte Smith picked up one apiece. Nishimwe also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with nine. Another thorn in Southwest DeKalb's side was Xavier Norris, who forced one fumble and made ten total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Special teams was responsible for all of the team's points. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of RAPHAEL BLAKELY, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Druid Hills' defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Southwest DeKalb, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-2.
Druid Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Southwest DeKalb, after each having a week off, they and Jonesboro will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:30 p.m. on the 14th. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Panthers 10.9, the Cardinals 13.7) so any points scored will be well earned.
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