Football Recap: Shea Raiders vs. Middletown Islanders
Shea came into Friday's matchup having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 32-21 win over the Middletown Islanders on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Raiders considering their seven-point performance the match before.
Shea's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Keondre Silva, who rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. Silva didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks and made nine total tackles. Another rusher making a difference was Tyler Simmons, who gained 177 total yards.
Shea's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Lixeandro Andrade and Edy Soares.
Shea's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Middletown, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shea will welcome Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shea is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Middletown, they will face off against Mt. Pleasant at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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