On Friday Fernandina Beach's undefeated season almost came to an end. They came within a single point of losing the streak, but they secured a 28-27 W against the Fort White Indians. For the Pirates, this counts as revenge for the 34-26 victory the Indians walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
Ian Miller threw for 165 yards and one touchdown. Beckham Rohe was his top target, picking up 94 receiving yards. On the ground, Traivon Martin rushed for 135 yards and one TD.
When it comes to explaining why Fort White lost, don't look at JAYDEN JACKSON. Despite the final result, he rushed for 60 yards and a pair of scores, and also picked up 77 receiving yards and one touchdown. JACKSON was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 54 yards. Another player making a difference was JOHN L LAWSON, who rushed for 85 yards and one TD.
Fernandina Beach's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Fort White, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fernandina Beach will square off against Santa Fe at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fort White, they will face off against Union County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Indians' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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