There's no place like home for DeSoto Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Lewisburg Patriots 42-7. The game marked the Jaguars' most dominant victory of the season.
Jonathan Roberts had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 115 rushing yards. Ter'Myihias Welch also helped out with an impressive 124 receiving yards.
DeSoto Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 246 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lewisburg only rushed for 51.
DeSoto Central's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Lewisburg, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. DeSoto Central will venture away from home to take on Madison Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Madison Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something DeSoto Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lewisburg, they will head out on the road to challenge Tupelo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tupelo is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.1 points per game this season.
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