Dupo football falls in opener

Corey Saathoff- September 4, 2024

Dupo football players celebrate a touchdown during Friday’s home game against Bayless.

The Dupo High School football team hosted Bayless to open the 2024 season on Friday night, falling 44-12.

Bayless rushed for 358 total yards in the game and forced three Tigers turnovers en route to victory.

Dupo quarterback Deegan Prater was 16-for-29 passing with 194 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He also rushed for 54 yards, which led the team.

Prater’s favorite target through the air on this night was Thinh Staggs, who caught 11 passes for 154 yards and two TDs.

Up next for Dupo is a road contest this Friday night at Principia in St. Louis.

Corey Saathoff

Corey is the editor of the Republic-Times. He has worked at the newspaper since 2004, and currently resides in Columbia. He is also the principal singer-songwriter and plays guitar in St. Louis area country-rock band The Trophy Mules.