Pensacola had to endure an 11-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 16-7 win over the Milton Panthers on Thursday. For the Tigers, this counts as revenge for the 28-7 defeat the Panthers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2021.
Ag Floyd had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 123 rushing yards per game.
Pensacola'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 Joesph Gross and Thaddarius Witherspoon. Another thorn in Milton's side was Tyjaylin Cuningham, who picked up two sacks and made eight total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Pensacola was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 258 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Milton only rushed for 123.
Pensacola's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1. As for Milton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Pensacola will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Tate at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pensacola is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Milton, they will welcome Booker T. Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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