Everglades has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 11.29 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They were dealt a 34-0 loss at the hands of the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Gators were not able to get on the board.
Leilah Lewin threw for 81 yards on 12 of 23 attempts. Janaiya Tillman was her top target, picking up 43 receiving yards.
Sherice Newton was her usual excellent self, throwing for 128 yards and three touchdowns for St. Thomas Aquinas. Newton is crushing it when it comes to passing touchdowns: she's passed for at least three every time she's taken the field this season. Sayaniz Zaldivar also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Everglades' defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Everglades will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Deerfield Beach at 4:30 p.m. on April 2nd. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, they will head out on the road to challenge Archbishop McCarthy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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