WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point answered a 27-point deficit with touchdown passes on either side of halftime, but Class 4A No. 8 Deshler responded with four third-quarter touchdowns to defeat the Warriors 55-14 Friday night.
The Tigers entered the Class 4A, Region 7 matchup having already secured the region championship.
They completed an unbeaten run through region play with the victory, while West Point closed its season.
Deshler built a 27-0 lead during the first half before West Point broke through late in the second quarter.
The Warriors had a first down at their own 22-yard line with about three minutes remaining, then scored on a touchdown pass later in the period.
The extra point cut Deshler’s lead to 27-7 at halftime.
West Point struck through the air again in the third quarter. Another touchdown pass and successful extra point pulled the Warriors within 27-14.
The Tigers answered and took control of the game. Armani Jones scored on a rushing touchdown, and the extra point pushed Deshler’s lead to 34-14.
Kendrick Gunn delivered the next major blow on defense, returning an interception for a touchdown. Another successful extra point made it 41-14.
Deshler added a touchdown pass and an extra point to extend the margin to 48-14.
Carter Boyett then scored on the ground, and Tripp Brooks connected on the extra point to complete the Tigers’ 28-point third quarter and establish the final score.
Neither team scored in the fourth quarter.
Deshler improved to 8-1 overall and finished 7-0 in Region 7. The Tigers will host Mars Hill Bible next week in their regular-season finale.
West Point finished 0-10 overall and 0-7 in region play.
