The Dr. Krop Lightning are on the road again on Thursday to play the Doral Academy Firebirds at 7:00 p.m. Doral Academy took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Dr. Krop, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Dr. Krop finally turned things around against Miami Beach on Tuesday. They pulled ahead with a 14-13 photo finish over the Hi-Tides. The Lightning's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
The critical scores for Dr. Krop came from KAYLIN LIDDIE and PEYTON LAMARRE.
Dr. Krop wouldn't let Miami Beach keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Dr. Krop can thank QWINCY BONNE-ANNEE and BOMANI LESINASSE for forcing both of them. BONNE-ANNEE is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Doral Academy lost 31-8 to Southridge on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Firebirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 228th, while the Spartans are ranked 53rd).
Doral Academy's defeat came about despite a quality game from Joel Miller, who rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 40 receiving yards.
Dr. Krop's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Doral Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
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