It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Rockledge can now relate to. They were dealt a 35-0 defeat at the hands of the Zephyrhills Bulldogs on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 181st, while the Bulldogs are ranked 37th).
Zephyrhills had a senior duo take command as Roe Miller rushed for 175 yards and two scores while picking up 10.9 yards per carry and Patrick Harding threw for 173 yards and three TDs while completing 87.5% of his passes. Those 175 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Miller.
Rockledge has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Zephyrhills, the win keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Rockledge does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Zephyrhills, they will challenge Lake Wales at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs will need to watch out since the Highlanders have now posted at least 31 points in their last three contests.
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