Shoemaker and DeSoto squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Shoemaker had to settle for second. They were dealt a 63-6 loss at the hands of the DeSoto Eagles. The matchup marked the Wolves' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
DeSoto's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kelden Ryan, who threw for 135 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown. Ryan is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played. Another rusher making a difference was Deondrae Riden Jr., who rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries.
This is the second loss in a row for Shoemaker and nudges their season record down to 6-5. As for DeSoto, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-2.
Shoemaker does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for DeSoto, they will take on Wylie East at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. DeSoto is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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