Fernandina Beach had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They snuck past the Mount Dora Christian Academy Bulldogs with a 19-14 victory on Friday. The score was all tied up 7-7 at the break, but the Pirates were the better team in the second half.
Ian Miller
| 08/15/25 @ Mount Dora Christian Academy | 9 |
| 11/01/24 @ West Nassau | 2 |
| 08/23/24 @ Hilliard | 2 |
| 08/16/24 vs Zarephath Academy | -9 |
| 09/13/24 @ Fort White | -15 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Fernandina Beach to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ian Miller, who threw for 225 yards and three TDs. The dominant performance also gave Miller a new career-high in rushing yards (nine). Aydin Poe was in the mix as well, providing Fernandina Beach with two scores.
Mount Dora Christian Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Issac Farling, who rushed for 104 yards and one touchdown, and Noah Slegers, who rushed for 58 yards on only six carries.
Coming up, Fernandina Beach will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Hilliard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mount Dora Christian Academy, they will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Lake Highland Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Bulldogs their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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