DeSoto extended their winning streak to three games thanks to a huge performance from Deondrae Riden Jr.. The DeSoto Eagles claimed a resounding 49-14 victory over the Skyline Raiders thanks in part to Riden Jr., who rushed for 211 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run.
Myson Johnson-Cook also helped out as he racked up 124 rushing yards. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in rushing yards (124).
DeSoto was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 444 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
DeSoto's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. Dj Rumph was especially locked on to Skyline's QB and sacked him three times. Rumph also set a new season high mark in total tackles with four.
Skyline's loss on Friday came despite strong showings from Tyreke Cockroft and Tramell Minter. Cockroft rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while Minter rushed for 114 yards on only 15 carries. Donta Ware was in the mix as well, providing Skyline with two touchdowns.
DeSoto's record is now 7-2. As for Skyline, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
DeSoto has already played their next contest, a 45-13 win against Lancaster on the 7th. As for Skyline, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 19-18 victory against Horn on the 7th.
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