Destin was the 21-19 winner over Baker when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Destin Sharks fell to the Baker Gators 26-21.
Despite the loss, Destin still got an impressive performance from Hampton Woodham, who threw for 100 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards.
Daltyne (Layne) Cato (Brewer) was nothing short of spectacular for Baker: he rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns. Cato (Brewer) also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles (2.0 for loss). Baker also got a significant boost from Cavin Wilks, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 89 yards.
Destin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Baker, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Destin will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Pensacola at 7:00 p.m. on September 13th. As for Baker, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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