On Saturday fans watched as two of the best teams in the nation hit the field. Everything went the DeSoto Eagles's way against the Willis Wildkats as the DeSoto Eagles made off with a 55-35 win. Considering the Eagles have won ten games by more than 19 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Deondrae Riden Jr., who rushed for 254 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.1 rushing touchdowns per game. The team also got some help courtesy of SaRod Baker, who rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries.
DeSoto was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 530 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 181 rushing yards in 28 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
DeSoto's defensive line made their presence known, laying out Jack Emerson. five times. Marshall Kirven was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up three sacks himself. Those three sacks set a new season-high mark for him.
When it comes to explaining why Willis lost, don't look at Emerson. Despite the final result, he threw for 453 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per attempt. Emerson has been hot for a while, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last 11 times he's played. Terri Lawrence helped Emerson out on the ground, picking up 111 receiving yards and a touchdown.
DeSoto's record now sits at 11-2. As for Willis, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 12-1.
DeSoto will challenge Longview at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Longview will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something DeSoto surely won't give up without a fight. Willis does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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