After flying high against Seminole Ridge last Thursday, Pahokee came back down to earth. The Pahokee Blue Devils had to suffer through a 43-8 loss at the hands of the Cardinal Newman Crusaders. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 185th, while the Crusaders are ranked 16th).
Cardinal Newman's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jyron Hughley led the charge by rushing for 47 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 146 yards on only eight passes. Jaylin ?Jbo? Brown was another key back, rushing for 65 yards and two touchdowns.
Pahokee's loss was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Cardinal Newman, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Pahokee will venture away from home to face off against Palm Beach Gardens at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Pahokee is facing Palm Beach Gardens at the right time seeing as Palm Beach Gardens is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Cardinal Newman, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Clewiston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cardinal Newman's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Clewiston's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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