DeSoto defeats Willis in Texas high school football Class 6A Division 2 regional final: Live score recap

The Eagles offense can't be stopped on its way to the semifinal

Willis freshman quarterback Lincoln Frazier throws a pass in a game against Grand Oaks on October 31, 2025. / Rick Berns

The DeSoto Eagles (11-3) defeated the Willis Wildcats (11-3) 60-41 in the UIL Class 6A Division 2 regional final on Saturday at McLane Stadium.

DeSoto junior running back Sarod Baker ran for seven touchdowns as the Wildcats defense could not stop a potent Eagles offense on Saturday.

Willis star senior Jermaine Bishop Jr. caught two touchdowns, threw one and ran for one for the Wildcats.

DeSoto will play the winner of Southlake Carroll in the semifinal.

Players to Watch

DeSoto

• Boobie Feaster, Sr., WR - 4-star signed to USC
• K'Adrian Richmond, Jr., DL - 4-star committed to Texas Tech
• D.J. Rumph, Jr., EDGE - 3-star uncommitted

Willis

• Jermaine Bishop Jr., Sr., ATH - 4-star signed to Texas
• Jaivion Martin, Sr., TE - 3-star committed to Houston
• Day'jon Moore, Sr., OL - 3-star committed to Maryland

DeSoto defeats Willis in Texas high school football Class 6A Division 2 regional final: Live score recap

Teams are on the field for the national anthem.

First Quarter Updates

Willis begins the first drive of the game at its 12-yard line.

Willis punts, and after an inadvertent stops a punt return for a touchdown for DeSoto, the Eagles will start a drive at the Willis 15-yard line.

TOUCHDOWN DESOTO! On the first play of the drive, junior running back Sarod Baker runs for a 15-yard touchdown - Desoto 7, Willis 0

Willis tries a pass on third and-3, but the Wildcats can't convert. DeSoto will start its next drive on its 15-yard line.

TOUCHDOWN DESOTO! Baker runs for a 4-yard touchdown. The Eagles drove down the field in chunks and finished with a short touchdown. After the touchdown, several DeSoto coaches are on the field to prevent its players from engaging with Willis after the play. PAT is no good - DeSoto 13, Willis 0

TOUCHDOWN WILLIS! Jermaine Bishop Jr. takes a short catch all the way to the end zone for the Wildcats. It's a 49-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Lincoln Frazier - DeSoto 13, Willis 7

DeSoto punts and pins the Wildcats inside the 2-yard line. The Eagles punted after a personal foul penalty for shoving a Willis player killed the drive.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: DeSoto 13, Willis 7

Second Quarter Updates

TOUCHDOWN DESOTO! Baker bursts up the middle for a 71-yard touchdown run. That's his third rushing touchdown of the game - DeSoto 20, Willis 7

TOUCHDOWN WILLIS! Frazier runs up the middle for a touchdown on a QB draw after leading the Wildcats on a drive - DeSoto 20, Willis 14

TOUCHDOWN DESOTO! Senior wide receiver Courtly'on Jackson was wide open down the field when quarterback Legend Howell found him. Jackson then evaded defenders on his way to a 59-yard touchdown - DeSoto 27, Willis 14

INTERCEPTION BY DESOTO! Senior safety Damarion Ross catches Frazier's deep pass and returns it to the 45-yard line. A personal foul penalty takes it back to the 30-yard line.

TOUCHDOWN DESOTO! Baker rushes for touchdown number four. He jukes a defender in the backfield and runs for a 2-yard touchdown. Wide receiver Antron Edmundson set up the touchdown with a beautiful one-handed deep catch - DeSoto 34, Willis 14

TOUCHDOWN WILLIS! On fourth and goal, Bishop Jr. takes the sweep and throws the pass to junior wide receiver Daylen Wilkerson for the touchdown. DeSoto blocks the PAT - DeSoto 34, Willis 20

HALFTIME: DeSoto 34, Willis 20

The teams are back on the field for the second half.

Third Quarter Updates

DeSoto receives the kickoff, and the game is back underway.

TOUCHDOWN DESOTO! Baker scores his fifth rushing touchdown of the game, this one from 10-yard away. One again, he jukes multiple defenders on his way to the end zone. PAT is no good - DeSoto 40, Willis 20

TOUCHDOWN WILLIS! After penalties kept the Willis drive alive, Bishop Jr. catches a ball at the goal line for the score - DeSoto 40, Willis 27

TOUCHDOWN WILLIS! Bishop Jr. runs up the middle for a short-yardage touchdown. He's scored a touchdown in three different ways tonight - DeSoto 40, Willis 34 - 11:46 4Q

END OF THIRD QUARTER: DeSoto 40, Willis 34

Fourth Quarter Updates

TOUCHDOWN DESOTO! Baker with another touchdown, and this one gives the Eagles a critical two-possession lead - DeSoto 46, Willis 34 - 8:17 4Q

TOUCHDOWN DESOTO! That's touchdown number seven for Baker. He ran untouched up the middle of the field to extend the Eagles' lead - DeSoto 52, Willis 34 - 6:15 4Q

INTERCEPTION BY DESOTO! Defensive back Jordan Stevens catches a deep pass from Frazier as he chucked it deep.

TOUCHDOWN DESOTO! Senior running back Ja'Quaylon Silas with a rushing touchdown to put this game away - DeSoto 60, Willis 34

TOUCHDOWN WILLIS! Senior tight end Jaivion Martin catches a touchdown pass in garbage time - DeSoto 60, Willis 41

FINAL: DeSoto 60, Willis 41

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