Big plays make a big difference, and for the Dodge City High School Demons, a pair of fumble recoveries and an interception helped pave the way for a DCHS 35-14 victory Friday over Wichita West.
Wichita West presented a lot of issues for matchups, but the team responded and came up with big plays to get the win over the Pioneers.
“I was extremely proud of the way the kids played,” said DCHS football coach Dave Foster. “I think we took away what they wanted to do.”
Looking at the statistics, those turnovers were vital to getting the victory. The Demons had 300 total yards while the Pioneers had 315. The Pioneers ran 73 plays to the Demons’ 53.
The Pioneers had 18 first downs to the Demons’ 15, and the Pioneers had better third down and fourth down efficiency.
But when players step up at the right time, that can make the difference in the game.
