Godby unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 43-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Florida State University High School Seminoles on Thursday. The Cougars have struggled against the Seminoles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Godby's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamarin Simmons, who picked up 193 receiving yards and three TDs. Landon Dougherty was another key signal caller, throwing for 293 yards and three touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Godby's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from Fabian Miller, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Florida State University High School's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jayme Miller led the charge by throwing for 285 yards and four TDs while completing 80% of his passes. The dominant performance also gave Miller a new career-high in passer rating (160.4). Teagan Hackett helped Miller out on the ground, rushing for 127 yards and a pair of scores.
Godby wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 41-34 defeat against Rickards on the 22nd. As for Florida State University High School, they have also already played their next game, a 17-14 win against Dunnellon on the 22nd.
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