But the Blue Darters (2-0), playing in front of a limited audience due to mandated COVID-19 precautions, made the most of the experience in a matchup of top-ranked teams while holding off Dr. Phillips (1-1) for a 14-7 win.
Senior Jaquan Lowman ran the ball 18 times for 171 yards and two touchdowns and junior Andre Phillips forced a fumble with under three minutes to play on DP’s final possession.
Following the turnover, the chain gang was called upon four plays later to ensure Lowman’s plunge up the middle was enough to move the chains one last time.