DeSoto football drops second consecutive game after loss to Allen

The DeSoto Eagles high school football team lost 50-6 to Allen on Friday, September 4, 2026. This defeat follows a 38-14 loss to St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida just six days earlier. The program previously drew national attention after team captains declined to participate in a handshake line during the coin toss before the St. Thomas Aquinas game. Head coach Claude Mathis issued a formal apology for the conduct of his players earlier this week. The team, which won the 6A Division II championship last season, has faced additional challenges this year related to school enrollment and staffing. Allen, a program with a history of producing high-level talent, maintains momentum following consecutive victories over state champions.

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