Football Game Recap: Atlantic Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 4, 2024, 11:18am

Football Recap: Atlantic Sharks vs. Matanzas Pirates

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Atlantic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were dealt a 28-0 loss at the hands of the Matanzas Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Sharks of the 35-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.

Caden Burchfield went supernova for Matanzas, rushing for 129 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 149 yards and two touchdowns.

Atlantic's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Matanzas, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.

Atlantic will head out on the road to take on Father Lopez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Atlantic is facing Father Lopez at the right time seeing as Father Lopez is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Matanzas, they will host Deltona at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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