Lake Placid gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 29-14 win over the Cocoa Beach Minutemen. The score was all tied up 6-6 at the break, but the Dragons were the (much) better team in the second half.
Lake Placid didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Dj Bullard led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Ezekiel Daley was another major factor on D, picking up 2.5 sacks, making six total tackles (4.5 for loss), and defending a pass.
Aaron Garber and Cayman Varis certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Garber gained 110 total yards and two touchdowns, while Varis picked up 88 receiving yards. Garber was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 58 yards.
Cocoa Beach's loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lake Placid will square off against Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Cocoa Beach, they will take on Cambridge Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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