Clearwater had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 23-14 win over the Bartow Yellow Jackets. That's more bragging rights for the Tornadoes, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jaylen White was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 71 yards and one TD, and also threw for 150 yards and one touchdown.
Clearwater didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jacoby Butler and Kentrail McRae.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clearwater will venture away from home to square off against Wiregrass Ranch at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bartow, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on Gulf Coast at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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