Orange Park was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 24-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Middleburg Broncos. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Broncos apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Orange Park lost, don't look at Quinton Moore. Despite the final result, he rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 77 yards and a touchdown. Moore was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 65 yards.
Carson Stewart was the offensive standout of the contest as he threw for 158 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Jaden Boyd was in the mix too, providing Middleburg with a touchdown.
Orange Park's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Middleburg, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0.
Orange Park wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 20-7 win against Westside on the 4th. As for Middleburg, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Ponte Vedra at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. Middleburg's defense has only allowed 3.3 points per game this season, so Ponte Vedra's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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