Glades Central has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They lost 32-6 to the Bishop Verot Vikings. The game marked the Raiders' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
It was another big night for Deshon Jenkins Jr, who rushed for 256 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per carry, and also picked up 38 receiving yards for Bishop Verot. That's the most rushing yards Jenkins Jr has posted since back in November of 2023. Bryce Schell also helped out with an impressive 82 receiving yards.
With the loss, Glades Central broke their nine-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-1. As for Bishop Verot, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Glades Central will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lakewood at 7:00 p.m. Glades Central's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Lakewood's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bishop Verot, they will challenge Tarpon Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Verot is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.9 points per game this season.
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