Football Game Recap: Florida State University High School Takes a Loss

Florida State University High School was the 35-15 winner over Thomas County Central when they last played one another back in August of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The Florida State University High School Seminoles took a blow against the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets on Friday, falling 63-28. While losing is never fun, the Seminoles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 81st in Florida, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked fourth in Georgia).

Cannon Cowhey threw for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Jessiah Mcgrew was his top target, picking up 60 receiving yards. On the ground, Teagan Hackett rushed for 166 yards while picking up 7.5 yards per carry.

Thomas County Central was led to victory by Christian "Deuce" Lawrence and Jaylen Johnson. Lawrence gained 260 total yards and three touchdowns, while Johnson threw for 246 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.7 yards per attempt. With that strong performance, Lawrence is now averaging an impressive 130.7 rushing yards per game. Thomas County Central also got a significant boost from Aj Clark, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 85 yards.

Florida State University High School's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Thomas County Central, the victory (which was their 18th in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 3-0.

Florida State University High School will take on Hawthorne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Thomas County Central, they will face off against Thomasville at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Thomas County Central is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.

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