The Pahokee Blue Devils will challenge the Forest Hill Falcons at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, Pahokee was beaten by Cardinal Newman 43-8. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 183rd, while the Crusaders are ranked 21st).
Meanwhile, Forest Hill has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 9.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 38-16 to Royal Palm Beach. Despite 70 more yards than the Wildcats, the Falcons couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Asher Storey put forth a good effort for the losing side as he picked up 50 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 35 yards.
Even if they lost, Forest Hill's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In that department, Kavin Walker was the leader with two.
Pahokee's loss was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Forest Hill, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
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