Apopka extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They took a blow against the Dr. Phillips Panthers, falling 45-7. The game was a 7-7 toss-up at halftime, but the Blue Darters couldn't quite close it out.
Jeremiaha Ohara threw for 74 yards and one touchdown while completing 83.3% of his passes. Nyzier Collington was his top target, picking up 72 receiving yards and one score.
As for Dr. Phillips, they pushed their record up to 2-1 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.6 points on average over those games.
A big part of Dr. Phillips' win came down to the chemistry between Camren West and his top target Zhytrez Ervin. West threw for 176 yards and three TDs while Ervin picked up 91 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Apopka will square off against West Port at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Dr. Phillips, they will face off against Ocoee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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