With a playoff game on the line, DeSoto rose to the challenge on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 63-6 win over the Shoemaker Wolves. Considering the Eagles have won eight matches by more than 31 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
DeSoto's victory 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.
DeSoto was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 181 rushing yards in 26 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
DeSoto's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Marshall Kirven was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sacks himself.
DeSoto pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points per game. As for Shoemaker, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-5.
DeSoto will face off against Wylie East at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in DeSoto's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five matchups. Shoemaker does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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