Boone was the 21-20 winner over Ocoee when they last played one another back in September of 2018, but their luck changed this time around. The Boone Braves took a 35-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ocoee Knights. The Braves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Isaiah Mizell and Sam Johnson certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Mizell picked up 170 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Johnson threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.6 yards per attempt. Mizell was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 60 yards. A healthy portion of that aerial production (80 yards to be exact) also went to Zack Palmer.
Boone's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Lagarion Wilson picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Boone now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Ocoee, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Boone will host Timber Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ocoee, they will face off against West Port at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ocoee's defense has only allowed 15.6 points per game this season, so West Port's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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