After losing to Barron Collier the last time they met, South Fort Myers decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The South Fort Myers Wolfpack were the clear victor by a 43-23 margin over the Barron Collier Cougars on Friday.
Victor Jenkins had a dynamite game for South Fort Myers, rushing for 202 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry. Jenkins' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 171 rushing yards dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jimarien Braxton, who rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: South Fort Myers was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 290 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 188 rushing yards in four consecutive contests dating back to last season.
South Fort Myers' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Pierre Holmes, Ja?Dell Carter, and Leonel Latus picked up one apiece.
South Fort Myers now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Barron Collier, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
South Fort Myers will challenge Fort Myers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fort Myers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something South Fort Myers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Barron Collier, they will square off against Community School of Naples at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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