If Middleton was feeling good fresh off their 44-14 takedown of Leto last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tigers came up short against the Strawberry Crest Chargers on Friday, falling 34-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 28-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
Middleton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Craig Johnson and Ron Perry. Middleton got some further help from Nazir Pierre: he picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Strawberry Crest's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tre Feliciano led the charge by rushing for 116 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Another back making a difference was Zion Weems, who rushed for 93 yards and a pair of scores on only seven carries.
Middleton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Strawberry Crest, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Middleton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 20-6 loss against Riverview on the 5th. As for Strawberry Crest, they have also already played their next contest, a 42-6 win against Brandon on the 5th.
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