The DeSoto Eagles will square off against the Willis Wildkats at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in DeSoto's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven games.
DeSoto is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past College Park 56-34. Considering the Eagles have won ten matchups by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
DeSoto had a senior duo take command as Ethan Feaster gained 168 total yards and Legend Howell threw for 206 yards and five TDs.
DeSoto didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited College Park to a completion percentage of just 40%. The Eagles weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 70.4%.
Meanwhile, Willis entered their tilt with Forney on Saturday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 38-32 W against the Jackrabbits.
Willis found their leader in freshman Lincoln Frazier, who threw for 481 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.3 yards per attempt. Those 481 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Frazier. Jaivion Martin also helped out with an impressive 81 receiving yards.
DeSoto's record is now 10-3. As for Willis, their record now sits at 11-2.
The upcoming contest will be a clash of competing strengths. DeSoto has deployed a run-first offense that has averaged 271.1 rushing yards a game. Meanwhile, Willis has preferred to attack from the air: they average 277.2 passing yards per game. So which strategy will prevail on Saturday? There's only one way to find out.
DeSoto took their win against Willis in their previous meeting back in November of 2024 by a conclusive 55-35 score. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Wildkats' Jack Emerson, who threw for 453 yards and five TDs while picking up 10.8 yards per attempt. Now that he won't be playing on Saturday, will it be easier for the Eagles to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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