Football Recap: Choctawhatchee Indians vs. Niceville Eagles
Choctawhatchee has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.8 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 42-25 to the Niceville Eagles. That makes it the first time this season the Indians have let down their home crowd.
Despite the loss, Choctawhatchee had strong showings from Carter Marracco, who threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns, and Aaron Rowell, who picked up 80 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Johnny Lewis Jr was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry.
Choctawhatchee's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-2. As for Niceville, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Choctawhatchee didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 42-19 win vs. Arnold on the 30th. Niceville has also already played their next matchup, a 41-7 victory against Gulf Breeze on the 27th.
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