Dwyer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 14-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Seminole Ridge Hawks. Despite 112 more yards than the Hawks, the Panthers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Dwyer still got an impressive performance from Sylvio Joseph, who rushed for 115 yards on only 11 carries.
Even if they lost, Dwyer's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jahleel Cambran, Declan Kelly, and Amari Walker, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Seminole Ridge's side was Cambran, who picked up a sack, forced two fumbles, and made 15 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
The critical scores for Seminole Ridge came from Shawnley Albert and Caelin Argue.
Dwyer's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Seminole Ridge, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Dwyer will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Palm Beach Central at 6:30 p.m. on the 30th. As for Seminole Ridge, they will venture away from home to face off against Royal Palm Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so the Hawks' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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