On FridaySeminole's undefeated season almost came to an end. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 41-38 victory over the Lake Wales Highlanders. Seminole's win was all the more impressive since the Highlanders were averaging only 12.4 points allowed on the season.
Seminole's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Clayton, who threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns. Xavier Tucker was Clayton's top target, picking up 122 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Seminole wouldn't let Lake Wales keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Juan Berchal, Ahmir Cameron, J'Len Chaplin, and Chaplin picked up one apiece. With that strong performance, Berchal is now averaging an impressive 5.8 total tackles per game. Seminole got some further help from Rasheem Turner Jr.: he picked up a sack and made ten total tackles (2.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why Lake Wales lost, don't look at Brycen Levidiotis. Despite the final result, he rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 223 yards and a touchdown while picking up 11.2 yards per attempt. The dominant performance gave Levidiotis a new career-high in rushing yards. Carldayle Brantley was Levidiotis' top target, picking up 143 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Seminole pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Lake Wales, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record.
Seminole will face off against Lake Brantley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lake Wales, they will challenge Lake Region at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lake Wales is facing Lake Region at the right time seeing as Lake Region is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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