The West Orange Warriors will challenge the Apopka Blue Darters at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (West Orange: 14.8, Apopka: 8.2) so any points scored will be well earned.
Apopka is hoping to do what Lake Buena Vista couldn't on Friday: put an end to West Orange's winning streak, which now stands at four games. West Orange blew past Lake Buena Vista, posting a 35-7 victory on the road. That looming 35-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Warriors yet this season.
The critical scores for West Orange came from Luke Wills, Edison Delgado, Nehemiah Burgess, Ryne Brown, and Brown.
Meanwhile, Apopka has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 8.2 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were beaten by Edgewater 35-0. The match marked the first time this season in which the Blue Darters were not able to get on the board.
West Orange's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Apopka, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. West Orange has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 160.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Apopka struggles in that department as they've been averaging 212.4. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
West Orange came up short against Apopka in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 14-7. Thankfully for West Orange, Nathan Jenkins Iii (who rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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