South Dade had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victors by a 43-20 margin over the Booker T. Washington Tornadoes on Friday. The game was close at halftime, but the Buccaneers turned on the heat in the second half with 29 points.
South Dade found their leader in sophomore Andrew Simonns, who rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. James Hope got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Buccaneers
| Jerome Pendergrass | 1 |
| Martavious Jean-baptiste | 1 |
| Ronnie Thornton III | 1 |
| Malachi Cruz | 1 |
South Dade didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jerome Pendergrass, Martavious Jean-Baptiste, Ronnie Thornton III, and Malachi Cruz picked up one apiece. Uriah Gomez was another major factor on D, picking up three sacks and making six total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Special teams was a major factor in the game for South Dade, racking up 12 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Hope, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
South Dade wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 31-0 victory against Homestead on the 29th. As for Booker T. Washington, they have also already played their next contest, a 35-0 defeat against Palmetto on the 29th.
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