Ocoee has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15.6 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They managed a 35-31 victory over the Boone Braves. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Knights considering their seven-point performance the contest before.
Onrique Archie threw for 174 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a rushing score.
Joshua Guerrier was his top target, picking up 160 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground,
Jamarian Robinson rushed for 255 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry.
Boone's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Isaiah Mizell, who picked up 170 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Sam Johnson, who threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.6 yards per attempt. Mizell showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 60 yards. A healthy portion of that aerial production (80 yards to be exact) also went to Zack Palmer.
Ocoee now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Boone, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ocoee will host West Port at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ocoee's defense has only allowed 15.6 points per game this season, so West Port's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Boone, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Timber Creek at 7:00 p.m.
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