Highlanders
| 09/12/25 vs Sebring | 28-21 |
| 08/29/25 vs Ridge Community | 34-6 |
| 08/22/25 vs Specially Fit Academy | 55-8 |
| 11/15/24 vs New Smyrna Beach | 52-19 |
| 11/01/24 vs Bartow | 28-25 |
Lake Wales extended their home winning streak to five games dating back to last season thanks to a huge performance from Kamari Smith. The Highlanders came out on top against the Sebring Blue Streaks by a score of 28-21 on Friday thanks in part to Smith, who rushed for 130 yards and two scores while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles and defending one pass.
One reason for the win was Lake Wales' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for nine sacks. Myrone Jean was especially locked on to Sebring's QB and sacked him twice. Jean is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. Lake Wales got some further help from D'Cari Smith: he picked up a sack and made 14 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Although Sebring took the loss, they still got scores from Allan Paul, Brady Pennister, and Nasir Jordan.
Lake Wales' record is now 3-1. As for Sebring, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Coming up, Lake Wales will square off against Seminole at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sebring, they will face off against Port Charlotte at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates' defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so the Blue Streaks' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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