Vanguard couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. The matchup between them and the Buchholz Bobcats wasn't particularly close, with the Vanguard Knights falling 24-7. The Knights haven't had much luck with the Bobcats recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Matthew Dial rushed for 68 yards, and also threw for 152 yards on nine of 15 attempts.
Gerald "Juice" Lawton III was his top target, picking up 51 receiving yards.
Buchholz got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Trace Johnson out in front who threw for 237 yards and two touchdowns. Buchholz also got a significant boost from Jasiah Powell, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 85 yards.
Vanguard will challenge Lake Minneola at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Buchholz, they will square off against Vero Beach at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Buchholz is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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