Southport couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 37-13 to the Roncalli Royals on Friday. The Cardinals haven't had much luck with the Royals recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Although Southport took the loss, they still got scores from Ricky Sanders and Peyton Buis.
Leading Roncalli to victory were Jayden Buchanan and Zach Dozier. Buchanan threw for 288 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.7 yards per attempt, while Dozier gained 150 total yards and two touchdowns. Drew Nelson was Buchanan's top target, picking up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Southport will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Perry Meridian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Roncalli, they will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against Franklin Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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