Southeast hadn't done well against Braden River recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Seminoles walked away with a 28-15 victory over the Pirates. This was payback for the Seminoles, who suffered a 35-7 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Liam Fernandez
| 10/17/25 vs Braden River | 273 |
| 08/29/25 @ Manatee | 180 |
| 09/19/25 @ Cypress Creek | 156 |
| 10/03/25 vs DeSoto County | 143 |
| 09/12/25 @ Lakewood Ranch | 141 |
Southeast's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Liam Fernandez led the charge by throwing for 273 yards and one touchdown while completing 80% of his passes, and also punching in a pair of scores on the ground. Those 273 passing yards gave Fernandez a new career-high. Another rusher making a difference was Marvelous Jackson, who rushed for 103 yards and one TD.
Southeast is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 32.3 points over those games. As for Braden River, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Southeast didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 26-21 victory against Northeast on the 24th. As for Braden River, they have also already played their next matchup, a 55-20 loss against Manatee on the 24th.
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