Goleman extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 4-4. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 26-21 heartbreaker at the hands of the Carol City Chiefs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Gators of the 40-36 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2021.
As for Carol City, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.7 points on average over those games.
Carol City's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Beck, who rushed for 86 yards and one touchdown on only nine carries. Those 86 rushing yards gave Beck a new career-high. Rolaun Spain was in the mix too, providing Carol City with two TDs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Goleman will take on Taravella at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Carol City, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Central at 7:00 p.m. on the 30th.
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