Southridge had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Goleman Gators 63-22. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 35-9.
Southridge's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was James Perrone, who threw for 174 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushed for 40 yards and a pair of TDs. Travis Gamble Jr was another key back, rushing for 112 yards and two scores on only nine carries.
Spartans
| 08/28/25 @ Goleman | 223 |
| 12/06/24 @ West Boca Raton | 62 |
| 11/29/24 vs West Broward | 134 |
| 11/22/24 vs Monarch | 143 |
| 11/15/24 vs South Broward | 105 |
| + 3 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Southridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Southridge didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Antonio Wilcher Jr., Jean Calixte, Tyree Graham, and Jahkari Bromell picked up one apiece.
When it comes to explaining why Goleman lost, don't look at Antwain Easterling. Despite the final result, he rushed for 95 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 65 yards. Kari Love-Laidler also helped out with an impressive 108 receiving yards.
Goleman's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southridge will challenge Palmetto at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Goleman, they will take on American at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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