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| 08/29/25 - Home | 34-6 W |
| 08/30/24 - Away | 27-8 W |
| 09/01/23 - Home | 40-6 W |
| 09/02/22 - Away | 32-8 W |
| 09/03/21 - Home | 55-16 W |
If Ridge Community wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Lake Wales, they should've done a better job of containing Kamari Smith. The Highlanders simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Bolts 34-6 for which the team can thank Smith, who rushed for 186 yards and two TDs on only nine carries. His longest rush was for an incredible 98 yards.
Ridge Community's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Lavonski Tubbs, who rushed for 104 yards, and Dolony East, who picked up 72 receiving yards and one touchdown. Tubbs' rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 104 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Lake Wales has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 14 points this season. As for Ridge Community, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Coming up, Lake Wales is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will take on Auburndale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Highlanders their first taste of in-conference action this season. After each having a week off, Ridge Community and Specially Fit Academy will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:30 p.m. on September 12.
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