Bartow has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 10.86 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against the George Jenkins Eagles, falling 44-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Yellow Jackets were not able to get on the board.
George Jenkins had a senior duo take command as Daphne Goff threw for 252 yards and four touchdowns and Morgan Walsh picked up 113 receiving yards and two touchdowns. What's more, Goff racked up 129.6 passer rating, the most she's had since back in February.
This is the second loss in a row for Bartow and nudges their season record down to 5-2. As for George Jenkins, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bartow will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Avon Park at 7:00 a.m. on March 25th. After both having extra time off, George Jenkins and Frostproof will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field one another at 7:00 p.m. on March 25th.
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