Football Recap: Middleburg Broncos vs. Orange Park Raiders
Middleburg hadn't done well against Orange Park recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Middleburg Broncos came out on top against the Orange Park Raiders by a score of 24-14. The Broncos' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Carson Stewart looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 158 yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Jaden Boyd was in the mix as well, providing Middleburg with a touchdown.
Middleburg wouldn't let Orange Park keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Middleburg can thank Gabe Baker and Kadin Hanifen for forcing both of them.
Despite the loss, Orange Park still got an impressive performance from Quinton Moore, who rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 77 yards and a touchdown. Moore got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 65 yards.
Middleburg's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Orange Park, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Middleburg will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Ponte Vedra at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. Middleburg's defense has only allowed 3.3 points per game this season, so Ponte Vedra's offense will have their work cut out for them. Orange Park has already played their next match, a 20-7 win against Westside on the 4th.
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