Clearwater lost against Lakewood back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Tornadoes came up short against the Spartans, falling 28-7. The Tornadoes were down 28-0 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
When it comes to explaining why Clearwater lost, don't look at Jaylen White. Despite the final result, he rushed for 131 yards and one TD on only 14 carries, and also threw for 181 yards on only 15 passes.
Ayden Wallace was a one-man wrecking crew For Lakewood. as he threw for 242 yards and one touchdown while completing 71.4% of his passes, and also rushed for 55 yards and one score on only five carries. Dmari Roberts was Wallace's top target, picking up 95 receiving yards and one TD.
Having lost for the first time this season, Clearwater fell to 2-1. As for Lakewood, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clearwater will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Clearwater Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lakewood, they will square off against Pinellas Park at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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