Palatka had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets and fell 41-0. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 213th, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked 25th).
Brenton James went supernova For St. Augustine., throwing for 191 yards and three TDs, while also punching in one touchdown on the ground. Another player making a difference was Julio Santiago, who picked up 106 receiving yards and one score.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palatka will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Baldwin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Augustine, they will face off against Menendez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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