The Barron Collier Cougars's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Lely Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with four losses in a row dating back to last season, Barron Collier finally turned things around against Community School of Naples last Friday. They strolled past the Seahawks with points to spare, taking the game 42-28. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Brian Williams had a dynamite game for Barron Collier, rushing for 80 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 190 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Williams a new career-high in rushing yards. Caden Hudson was Williams' top target, picking up 54 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
Barron Collier's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Hudson and Brody Graham. Graham also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 108. Javier Gomez was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making six total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Barron Collier was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 233 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Lely didn't have too much trouble with Gulliver Prep at home on Friday as they won 44-28.
Barron Collier's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Lely, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Barron Collier strolled past Lely when the teams last played back in October of 2023 by a score of 47-29. Does Barron Collier have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lely turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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