Milton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell just short of the West Florida Jaguars by a score of 23-20. One positive for the Panthers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Milton lost, don't look at Bryson Brown. Despite the final result, he picked up 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown. Brown torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 72 yards. Another player making a difference was Cade Pierce, who threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns.
Xavier Finley was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 56 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 14 yards and a touchdown.
Milton's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for West Florida, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milton will welcome Niceville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Niceville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.1 points per game this season. As for West Florida, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Jaguars challenges Pensacola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning West Florida will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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