South Sumter lost to Springstead back in May of 2017, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Raiders claimed a resounding 45-6 win over the Eagles. Given the Raiders' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 73rd, while the Eagles are ranked 205th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Timothy Gaynor went supernova, rushing for 111 yards and three scores.
South Sumter's run defense was locked in: Springstead could only muster 1.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Tanner Rumer for the heroic effort on defense: he. South Sumter didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 8.1.
South Sumter's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. Brock Barnes was especially locked on to Springstead's QB and sacked him twice. Rumer was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
South Sumter's record is now 2-0. As for Springstead, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
South Sumter didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 14-12 loss against Bradford on the 5th. As for Springstead, they have also already played their next match, a 52-6 victory against Pasco on the 5th.
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