Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Choctawhatchee). They blew past the Fort Walton Beach Vikings, posting a 49-13 victory. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won six games by 23 points or more so far this season.
Choctawhatchee got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Von'Tavius Keller out in front who rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns. Keller has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last four times he's played. Tamen Zabetkis was another key signal caller, throwing for 114 yards and a touchdown on only eight passes.
Choctawhatchee didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dante Core and Tristan Jackson.
Although Fort Walton Beach took the loss, they still got scores from Caden White and Owen Davis.
Choctawhatchee's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. As for Fort Walton Beach, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Choctawhatchee is taking a road trip to square off against Enterprise at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Choctawhatchee knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Enterprise likes a good challenge. As for Fort Walton Beach, they will host Crestview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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