Somerset Academy South Homestead scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They lost 42-20 to the Marathon Dolphins. The Hurricanes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dolphins apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Marathon got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Lezcano Carlos out in front who rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Marathon is undefeated when Carlos posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Fabbianho Lous Louis Jeune, who rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
Somerset Academy South Homestead dropped their record down to 1-4 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Marathon, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Somerset Academy South Homestead will face off against Palmer Trinity at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Marathon, they will square off against Coral Shores at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marathon knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Coral Shores likes a good challenge.
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