The Baldwin Indians will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Palatka Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Baldwin will be strutting in after a victory while Palatka will be coming in after a loss.
Baldwin is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Englewood. Baldwin blew past Englewood 45-14 on the road on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Indians as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Baldwin's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Gage Screws, who threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes, and also punched in a rushing score. Kelvin Brown was Screws' top target, picking up 102 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Baldwin's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Taylor Davenport was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Meanwhile, Palatka couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They had to suffer through a 42-6 loss at the hands of St. Augustine. The defeat leaves the Panthers without a win on the season.
Baldwin strolled past Palatka in their previous matchup back in November of 2022 by a score of 29-12. Does Baldwin have another victory up their sleeve, or will Palatka turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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