After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Imani Christian Academy, Deer Lakes was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 44-13 win over the Valley Vikings. That 31 point margin sets a new team best for the Lancers this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Deer Lakes to victory, but perhaps none more so than Zier Williams, who rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, and also picked up 30 receiving yards. Another receiver making a difference was Zach Grant, who gained 89 total yards and two touchdowns.
Deer Lakes' record is now 7-2. As for Valley, they dropped their record down to 0-9 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Deer Lakes will host Burrell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Deer Lakes is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.1 points per game this season. As for Valley, they will take on Highlands at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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