Palatka couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets at home and fell 42-6. The defeat leaves the Panthers without a win on the season.
Tommy Offord rushed for 70 yards on only nine carries, and also threw for 31 yards and a touchdown.
KJ Wright was his top target, picking up 31 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Trendell Anderson was nothing short of spectacular for St. Augustine: he rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Locklan Hewlett was another key player, throwing for 135 yards and two touchdowns.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palatka will challenge Baldwin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Augustine, they will take on Menendez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Augustine is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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