Sebastian River unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 16-10 to the University Titans on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Sharks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 297th, while the Titans are ranked 116th).
Sebastian River's loss came despite strong showings from Jamiey Parker and Colton McMann. Parker picked up 89 receiving yards and one touchdown, while McMann threw for 184 yards and one TD. Parker really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 80 yards.
Christian Maheu was the offensive standout of the game as he threw for 191 yards and one TD, and also rushed for 63 yards on only seven carries. A healthy portion of Maheu's aerial production (96 yards to be exact) went to Magnum Rojas.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sebastian River is packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will face off against Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for University, they will head out to challenge Matanzas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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