Decatur's rock-solid defense showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Friday. They breezed by the Easton Warriors at home to the tune of 38-0. Fans of the Seahawks have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Leading Decatur to victory were Vernon Deshields Iii and Johnny Hobgood. Deshields Iii rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, while Hobgood rushed for 18 yards and two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Decatur was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 203 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Decatur's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Easton, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Decatur will welcome Kent Island at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Easton, they will be playing at home against Parkside at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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