Pensacola hasn't had much luck against Escambia recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Tigers will head out on the road to square off against the Gators at 7:00 p.m.
It was a proper cat-fight when Pensacola took on Booker T. Washington on Friday. The Tigers took a 30-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats.
Despite the loss, Pensacola got top-tier performance from Jamarcuz Fountain, who rushed for 163 yards and one score on only 14 carries, and also threw for 147 yards on 15 of 22 attempts. Courtney George was another key player, gaining 110 total yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Escambia, as they earned their first away victory of the season. They walked away with a 29-19 win over Navarre on Friday. The Gators' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
One reason for the win was Escambia's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Malachi Landrum, Jadyn Minor, and Xion Miller, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Pensacola's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Escambia, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Pensacola lost to Escambia on the road by a decisive 35-21 margin when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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