Highlanders
| 10/03/25 @ Clearwater | 33-27 |
| 09/26/25 @ Lake Region | 54-0 |
| 09/19/25 vs Seminole | 38-29 |
| 09/12/25 vs Sebring | 28-21 |
Lake Wales was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They secured a 33-27 W over the Clearwater Tornadoes. The win was familiar territory for the Highlanders, who have now won four contests in a row.
Lake Wales' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaneilius Purdy, who picked up 175 receiving yards and three touchdowns. What's more, Purdy posted two rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Kamari Smith was in the mix as well, providing Lake Wales with two TDs.
When it comes to explaining why Clearwater lost, don't look at Jaylen White. Despite the final result, he rushed for 135 yards and one score on only 11 carries, and also threw for 208 yards and one touchdown on only 18 passes. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: White posted at least 100 rushing yards in the sixth games prior. Sincere McClinton was another key player, rushing for 73 yards and a pair of TDs.
Lake Wales' win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Clearwater, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Looking ahead, Lake Wales will square off against Jones at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Fightin' Tigers' defense has only allowed 10.8 points per game this season, so the Highlanders' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Clearwater, they will take on River Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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