The De Soto Pirates will challenge the Highland Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
De Soto fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Belmont on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 36-28 to the Braves. The Pirates were up 28-14 in the third quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Meanwhile, Highland faced North Crawford in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Cardinals had to suffer through a 50-8 loss at the hands of the Trojans. The contest marked the Cardinals' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
De Soto's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-2. As for Highland, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
De Soto was dealt a bruising 46-6 defeat at the hands of Highland in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Pirates have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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