Okeechobee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 38-18 to the Port St. Lucie Jaguars. The Brahmans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Jaguars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Although Okeechobee took the loss, they still got scores from Joshua Dean Jr and Jaleik Brifil.
Even though they lost, Okeechobee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 279 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
Jordan Quillen had a dynamite game for Port St. Lucie, throwing for 286 yards and five touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Antonio Richardson also helped out as he racked up 119 receiving yards.
Okeechobee's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Port St. Lucie, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Okeechobee will welcome Jensen Beach at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jensen Beach's defense has only allowed 12.5 points per game this season, so Okeechobee's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Port St. Lucie, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Sebastian River at 7:00 p.m.
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