Football Recap: University Starts Season with Victory Against Mainland
By Team Reports
Aug 26, 2024, 10:08pm
Football Recap: University Titans vs. Mainland Buccaneers
University had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 31-28 victory over the Mainland Buccaneers on Friday. For the Titans, this counts as revenge for the 34-0 defeat the Buccaneers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2022.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Malachi Walters and his top target Barrett Schulz. Walters threw for 175 yards and three touchdowns while Schulz picked up 127 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Jermane Hayes made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
University wouldn't let Mainland keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. University can thank Mason Moore and Raymon Hunter for forcing all of them.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University will challenge North Miami at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mainland, they will take on Cocoa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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