Winter Haven had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They really took it to the Zephyrhills Christian Academy Warriors for the full four quarters, racking up a 45-0 victory. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Blue Devils had established a 36-point advantage.
Michael Kearney Iii was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 101 yards and one score, and also threw for 102 yards and one TD on only nine passes. His longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Andrew Simpson was another key player, rushing for 80 yards and one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Winter Haven was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Zephyrhills Christian Academy only rushed for 79 rushing yards.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Winter Haven will venture away from home to challenge Lake Region at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Zephyrhills Christian Academy, they are packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will take on Lakeland Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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