STATE CHAMPS

The UIL-6A Division II State Football Championship returned to the 7-5-1-1-5 last season, with the Eagles pulling out a convincing 42-17 victory over Vandegrift at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

In addition to the title win, two players received post-game honors for contributions. Running back Deondrae Riden, Jr., was named Offensive Player of the Game, and defensive lineman Jason Douglas was named Defensive Player of the Game.

This win capped off a 14-2 campaign, earning the program its second state title, the first for Athletic Director/Head Coach Claude Mathis.

Also, 21 seniors signed a letter of intent to play at college, including six at the NCAA Division 1 level. In the classroom, 25 Eagles garnered Texas Academic AllState Team recognition honors.

Looking ahead to 2023, the DeSoto Eagles will once again be ranked at the top of the list as one of the best teams in the state and nationally.