Ellis Dickman threw four touchdown passes to lead Decatur to Friday’s 52-14 victory over Buckhorn in a non-region game.

Dickman connected with Jayden Brown for two scores and one each to Jack Waller and Bo Belcher.

The Red Raiders (7-2) also got three rushing touchdowns, two from Ryan Kirk and another from Devin Haley. Roberto Toto kicked a 30-yard field goal.

Decatur led 14-0 after one quarter and outscored Buckhorn 28-7 in the second period to assert control.

Jack Rupe’s 45-yard touchdown pass to Terrence Robinson and a 3-yard Shamarion Landrum run accounted for Buckhorn’s scoring plays.

Coachspeak: “I thought we executed really well. Offensively and defensively, we played exceptionally well tonight. I kind of … saw it during the week when we got some guys healthy and healed up. I was really proud with how we executed and how well they did everything tonight. A lot of guys made some big plays. That was huge for us.” — Decatur coach Jere Adcock

Did you know?: The victory ended Decatur’s two-game losing skid. Buckhorn has lost two in row.

He said it: “We had a bunch of mental errors and then we had a bunch of injuries, too. We’re going to be more focused and ready for the playoffs.” – Dickman, talking about the two-game slump.

What’s next?: Decatur ends its regular season next Friday at home against Scottsboro. Buckhorn plays at Grissom next week