With a playoff game on the line, Boca Ciega rose to the challenge on Friday. They claimed a resounding 42-0 win over the Jefferson Dragons. Considering the Pirates have won five contests by more than 31 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Dylan Nahra, who threw for 152 yards and three touchdowns. What's more, he also racked up 19 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September. Kyree Jenkins was Nahra's top target, picking up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Boca Ciega wouldn't let Jefferson keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Boca Ciega can thank Raymond Smith Jr and Christian Collins-Murray for forcing both of them. Smith Jr is becoming a predictor of Boca Ciega's success: when he posts at least one forced fumble the team is undefeated (and 4-5 when he doesn't). Dontaivious Nelson was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (3.0 for loss).
The victory (which was Boca Ciega's third in a row) raised their record to 7-5. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 47.3 points. As for Jefferson, they moved to 11-1 with that defeat, which also ended their 11-game winning streak.
Boca Ciega has already played their next matchup, a 42-6 loss against Booker on the 29th. Jefferson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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