Matanzas's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Belleview Rattlers by a score of 35-24. The high-scoring effort was just what the Pirates needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Matanzas' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was James Peterson, who rushed for 59 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Ladarian Baker was in the mix too, providing Matanzas with a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Matanzas was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
The victory got Matanzas back to even at 4-4. As for Belleview, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Matanzas will welcome Menendez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Belleview, they are taking a road trip to take on Mainland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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