Welcome to Longhorn Stadium in Cedar Hill, Texas, the site of one of the Lone Star State’s most heated rivalries—the “Battle of the Belt Line” between the Cedar Hill Longhorns and the DeSoto Eagles. Since the first meeting in 1956, these two powerhouses have built a tradition fueled by pride, passion, and playoff implications. This year’s matchup will be featured in the 23rd season of the Great American Rivalry Series, spotlighting over 100 of the nation’s most intense high school football showdowns. 

In 32 total meetings, DeSoto leads the all-time series 19–13. Since 2004, the Eagles have held a slight edge at 14–9, including wins in the last six straight. In 2025, DeSoto dominated Cedar Hill with a commanding 46–9 victory, adding more fuel to this already fiery rivalry. 

Circle your calendars for October 23rd, when 3,500 fans will pack Eagle Stadium for another epic clash. Can DeSoto keep its streak alive, or will Cedar Hill flip the script and reignite the rivalry? 

We Know Friday Nights. 

MVP

Khing Thibodeaux
DeSoto

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Jeron Allen

Cedar Hill

Jeron boasts a 3.5 GPA and is a 3-year letter winner for the Longhorns. He is a 3-Star prospect and regarded as one of the top 100 edge defenders nationally. The Cedar Hill stand out has chosen to further his athletic and academic career at with the Kansas State Wildcats.
Landon Shephard

DeSoto

Along with being on the Desoto football team, Landon is the senior class secretary, a member of the National Honor Society, and enrolled in Desoto's Early College program. Landon plans to major in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Biology

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