Two dominant backs in Todd Cutler Jr and Tamauri Collins are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The New Smyrna Beach Barracudas will welcome the Tavares Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Smyrna Beach is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
On Friday, New Smyrna Beach needed a bit of extra time to put away Seabreeze. They pulled ahead with a 28-27 photo finish over the Sandcrabs.
Cole Engler looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 194 yards and a pair of TDs.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tavares). They blew past Eustis 65-6 on Friday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Bulldogs with their most commanding win of the season.
New Smyrna Beach better keep an eye on Khairi Coleman. He was instrumental in Tavares' win, rushing for 46 yards, while also throwing for 93 yards and one touchdown.
Tavares now has a winning record of 3-2. As for New Smyrna Beach, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. New Smyrna Beach has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 168.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Tavares struggles in that department as they've been averaging 148 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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