Football Recap: Fort Walton Beach Falls to Tate in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Aug 27, 2024, 12:10am

Football Recap: Fort Walton Beach Vikings vs. Tate Aggies

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Fort Walton Beach couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 24-0 to the Tate Aggies on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 56-20 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2014.

Caden White threw for 75 yards on four of 12 attempts. Jacorey Reed was his top target, picking up 49 receiving yards. On the ground, Anthony Gassaway rushed for 74 yards.

Tate got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Taite Davis out in front who threw for 222 yards and a touchdown while completing 79.2% of his passes, and also punched in a rushing score. Christian Neptune was Davis' top target, picking up 98 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Fort Walton Beach will face off against South Walton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tate, they will head out on the road to face off against Gulf Breeze at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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