For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Des Moines East and Roosevelt meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Scarlets fell 41-33 to the Roughriders. The Scarlets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Roughriders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Des Moines East's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Roosevelt, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Des Moines East and Roosevelt will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Scarlets are set to face off against their familiar foe Ottumwa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Roosevelt will challenge rival Ankeny at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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