After flying high against Northeast last Tuesday, South Plantation came back down to earth. The South Plantation Paladins received a blow on Friday as they fell 40-21 to the Stranahan Mighty Dragons. That makes it the first time this season the Paladins have let down their home crowd.
When it comes to explaining why South Plantation lost, don't look at Dorwen Vedrine. Despite the final result, he picked up 44 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
South Plantation wouldn't let Stranahan keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Kaleb Declaire was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Stranahan found their leader in underclassman Jaeden Phillips, who threw for 446 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.5 yards per attempt. Those 446 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Phillips. Demetrious Knox was Phillips' top target, picking up 177 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
South Plantation's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Stranahan, their record is now 2-3.
South Plantation will stay at home for another week and welcome South Broward at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Plantation is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.8 points per game this season. As for Stranahan, they will head out to challenge Central at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Stranahan surely won't give up without a fight.
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