Football Preview: Fort Walton Beach Vikings vs. Rickards Raiders
The Fort Walton Beach Vikings will square off against the Rickards Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Walton Beach will be strutting in after a win while Rickards will be coming in after a loss.
Fort Walton Beach took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 28-7 margin over Leon. That 21 point margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.
Anthony Gassaway was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 97 yards and three touchdowns. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making a tackle (1.0 for loss).
Fort Walton Beach wouldn't let Leon keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Fort Walton Beach can thank Austin Bouck and Gassaway for forcing all of them.
Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 44-13, which was the final score in Rickards' tilt against Colquitt County on Friday. The Raiders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-3.
Fort Walton Beach now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Rickards, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
Fort Walton Beach was taken down by Rickards 47-14 when the teams last played back in October of 2021. Will Fort Walton Beach have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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