Estero was handed a heart-breaking two-point defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Lemon Bay on Friday. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 42-22 margin over the Manta Rays. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 20 points or more this season.
Maddox Stewart
| 10/10/25 @ Lemon Bay | 4 |
| 09/12/25 @ Barron Collier | 4 |
| 09/05/25 vs East Lee County | 4 |
| 08/29/25 vs Aubrey Rogers | 3 |
| 09/26/25 @ Cypress Lake | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Estero to victory, but perhaps none more so than Maddox Stewart, who threw for 245 yards and four TDs on only 19 passes, and also punched in one score on the ground. The Wildcats are undefeated when Stewart posts three or more passing touchdowns, but 0-3 otherwise. Another pass catcher making a difference was Taegan Ruud, who picked up 84 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Estero's defense and their four sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Michael Lau, Jack Shank, and Dylan Miller, who each picked up one sack apiece. Lau was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 16 total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Lemon Bay lost, don't look at Carlos Serrano. Despite the final result, he rushed for 198 yards and three scores while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Serrano is now averaging an impressive 112 rushing yards per game.
Estero now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Lemon Bay, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Estero didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 28-0 win against Mariner on the 17th. As for Lemon Bay, they have also already played their next contest, a 52-0 victory against East Lee County on the 17th.
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