Matanzas lost against Mainland back in September of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The contest between the Pirates and the Buccaneers didn't end well, with the Pirates falling 34-17. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 204th, while the Buccaneers are ranked 65th).
When it comes to explaining why Matanzas lost, don't look at Thomas Larywon. Despite the final result, he picked up 72 receiving yards and two scores.
Cooper May
| 09/25/25 @ Mainland | 6 |
| 09/19/25 vs Seabreeze | 11 |
| 09/12/25 @ Andrew Jackson | 5 |
| 09/05/25 @ Deltona | 5 |
| 08/29/25 vs University | 11 |
| + 8 more games |
Matanzas didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jezeriah Mccoy and Cooper May. May is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in each of the last 13 games he's played dating back to last season.
Mainland's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Josh Dudley led the charge by rushing for 36 yards and one touchdown, while also picking up 35 receiving yards and one TD. The Buccaneers also got help from Kadin Flores, who showed off his sure hands for 89 receiving yards.
This is the second loss in a row for Matanzas and nudges their season record down to 3-3. As for Mainland, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Matanzas wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 17-13 victory against Mount Dora on the 3rd. As for Mainland, they have also already played their next matchup, a 28-20 loss against DeLand on the 3rd.
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