Football Recap: Fort Myers Green Wave vs. East Lee County Jaguars
After only six points in their last match, Fort Myers made sure to put some points up on the board against East Lee County on Friday. The Fort Myers Green Wave breezed by the East Lee County Jaguars to the tune of 48-14. That looming 48-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Green Wave yet this season.
Fort Myers' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Madrid Tucker, who picked up 70 receiving yards, and also rushed for 54 yards. Frederick Jackson was another key player, rushing for 43 yards and two touchdowns.
Fort Myers didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of William Davey and Michael Magas. Davey also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven.
When it comes to explaining why East Lee County lost, don't look at Taegan Ruud. Despite the final result, he rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown. Jesiah Mcknight was in the mix as well, providing East Lee County with a touchdown.
Fort Myers' victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for East Lee County, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Myers will stay at home for another week and welcome Dunbar at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fort Myers is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.2 points per game this season. As for East Lee County, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Jaguars faces off against Palmetto at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Lazaro Rogers and Trez Yarn.
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