Palm Beach Central has relied on a stalwart defense averaging eight points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (33-0), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The matchup marked the first time this season in which they were not able to get on the board.
KELSI AQUAS threw for 136 yards on eight of 20 attempts. Ashby Wakefield was her top target, picking up 65 receiving yards. On the ground, CIARA FRANCOIS rushed for 45 yards.
Somerset Academy - Canyons found their leader in sophomore Ava Wotipka, who rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 153 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of her passes. That's the most rushing touchdowns Wotipka has posted since back in March of 2024.
Having lost for the first time this season, Palm Beach Central fell to 4-1. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palm Beach Central will square off against Palm Beach Lakes at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Palm Beach Lakes: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Palm Beach Central has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they will challenge Wellington at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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