A victory for Dayton just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Pershing County Mustangs, falling 48-8. The Dust Devils haven't had much luck with the Mustangs recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Dayton saw an underclassman step up: Duke Evans rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. Evans was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 60 yards.
Tyrn Sam was his usual excellent self, rushing for 140 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries for Pershing County. Denzel Zaldivar made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Dayton's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Pershing County, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dayton will stay at home for another week and welcome North Tahoe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pershing County, they will welcome West Wendover at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pershing County knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six matches -- so hopefully West Wendover likes a good challenge.
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