Escambia's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 22-3 win over the Booker T. Washington Wildcats. The Gators' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Billy Dunn
| 09/26/25 vs Booker T. Washington | 68 |
| 09/27/24 @ Booker T. Washington | 53 |
| 08/29/25 @ Niceville | 15 |
| 09/12/25 @ Bay | 14 |
| 09/19/25 vs Mosley | 11 |
Billy Dunn had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 68 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 148 yards and one TD while completing 77.8% of his passes. Those 68 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. 92 of Dunn's passing yards were hauled in by Cashon Downs.
Escambia didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Booker T. Washington to a completion percentage of just 23.5%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from five players: Roycen Jones, Daniel Johnson, Charles Lyons, Jaiden Bowens, and Terrion Carter, who each logged one passes deflected. Given Dunn's standout performance, it's clear Booker T. Washington's secondary just wasn't on the same level.
Escambia's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for six sacks. Andrion Battle was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up 2.5 himself. Justus Payne was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks, forcing one fumble, and making three total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Escambia's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Booker T. Washington, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 3-2.
Coming up, Escambia will head out to challenge Navarre at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Booker T. Washington, they will challenge Pensacola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 33.4 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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