Football Recap: Nease Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Nate Harry

By Team Reports Oct 3, 2024, 7:51am

Football Recap: Nease Panthers vs. Buchholz Bobcats

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It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Nease ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Buchholz Bobcats , sneaking past 20-17. The Panthers' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.

Nate Harry was his usual excellent self, rushing for 80 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while also throwing for 193 yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 57 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. A healthy portion of that aerial production (117 yards to be exact) went to Maddox Spencer, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.

Nease's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Shemar Mcnair and Joe Miracle Iii. Miracle Iii also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 11. Nease got some further help from Jacob Curry: he made 14 total tackles and defended a pass.

Buchholz lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Jasiah Powell, who rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown.

Nease's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Buchholz, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nease will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bartram Trail at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. Nease's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Bartram Trail's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Buchholz, they will face off against Gainesville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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