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The Duncanville Panthers and the DeSoto Eagles, two Texas high school juggernauts, will go head-to-head on Friday at Eagle Stadium in DeSoto. Duncanville is ranked No. 1 in Texas, whereas DeSoto is ranked No. 4.
The Panthers are ranked No. 5 nationally, while the Eagles are the 17th-best team. Both these teams are the two-time defending state champions.
Since 1972, the Duncanville vs DeSoto matchup has taken place 33 times. The Eagles lead the series 17-16.
DeSoto won 10 of 11 games from 2004 to 2016. However, since then, the Panthers have had the edge over their rivals, winning five of their last six encounters.
The Panthers will enter Friday's game with a record of 4-0, whereas the Eagles hold a record of 4-1 this season. Both teams had an open week last week.
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Duncanville destroyed the Skyline Raiders in their previous game, 63-14. DeSoto triumphed over the Waxahachie Indians, 39-24. Last season, the Eagles defeated the Panthers 49-35, snapping Duncanville's five-game winning streak.
Duncanville vs DeSoto delivered an exciting spectacle in 2023
The Duncanville vs DeSoto showdown in 2023 was a memorable one. The Eagles overcame their struggles against the Panthers in recent times and won the game 49-35.
DeSoto's quarterback, Darius Bailey, torched the Panthers defense as he threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns. He finished with a completion percentage of 73.9 and a QB rating of 151.8
The Eagles receiver, Daylon Singleton, grabbed six catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns, while Marvin Duffey rushed for 103 yards on 23 carries and scored two touchdowns. It was a great performance from the offense that led the Eagles to win their first game against the Panthers in their last six meetings.
DeSoto finished the 2023 season unbeaten, going 16-0 and winning the Class 6A Division 2 title. They defeated the Summer Creek Bulldogs in the final, 74-14. Duncanville, on the other hand, finished the season with a 14-1 record and won the Class 6A Division 1 title.
The Eagles will look to make it a back-to-back victory against their rivals on Friday. Duncanville will look to avenge their last year's loss and continue their winning streak.
