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It was a battle under the Friday night lights, but in the end, the **Lawton Memorial Dawgs powered their way past the DeSorio Eagles, earning a decisive 52-34 victory in a clash that swung wildly before the Dawgs took complete control late.

The first quarter was all Lawton Memorial, as their defense came out strong and their ground game set the tone early, closing the quarter with an 8-0 lead. The second quarter brought more of the same—though DeSorio managed to put points on the board with a field goal, the Dawgs stayed firmly in control, going into halftime up 15-3.

After the break, the Eagles roared to life. Behind explosive plays through the air and a suddenly surging offense, DeSorio outscored Lawton Memorial 20-19 in the third quarter, cutting the lead and sparking hope for a comeback. The Eagles’ sideline came alive as momentum briefly swung their way.

But in the fourth quarter, the Dawgs reminded everyone why they’re one of the toughest teams in the region. Their offensive line dominated, opening lanes for multiple rushing touchdowns, while their defense came up with critical stops. Lawton Memorial erupted for a massive final frame, piling up points and pulling away to finish with a commanding 52-34 victory.

The Dawgs’ consistency on both sides of the ball proved too much for the Eagles, who showed flashes of brilliance but couldn’t sustain the energy needed to finish the upset.

With the win, Lawton Memorial continues to build momentum, while DeSorio will regroup and look to bounce back from the hard-fought defeat.

Stay tuned to Nighttime Sports for highlights, player interviews, and a full breakdown of this thrilling matchup.