After flying high against IMG Academy Blue last Thursday, Palmetto Ridge came back down to earth. The Palmetto Ridge Bears came up short against the Golden Gate Titans on Friday, falling 55-32. The Bears lost against the Titans in their previous head to head back in November of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 63-14 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Palmetto Ridge lost, don't look at Isaac Garcia. Despite the final result, he rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 70 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 59 yards.
Sam Powell continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Golden Gate, throwing for 395 yards and eight touchdowns while picking up 13.6 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 40 yards. That's the most rushing yards Powell has posted since back in August. Rony Raposo was Powell's top target, picking up 119 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Palmetto Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Golden Gate, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-7.
Palmetto Ridge will head out to challenge Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Palmetto Ridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Golden Gate, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against IMG Academy White at 7:00 p.m. Golden Gate is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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