Horizon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 28-21 to the Wekiva Mustangs. While losing is never fun, the Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 391st, while the Mustangs are ranked 194th).
When it comes to explaining why Horizon lost, don't look at Kaio Oliveira. Despite the final result, he rushed for 154 yards and three touchdowns.
Wekiva got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jackson Keillor out in front who threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.5% of his passes. Michael Blackmon was Keillor's top target, rushing for 109 yards and a touchdown.
Horizon's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Wekiva, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Horizon will head out to challenge Forest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Horizon is facing Forest at the right time seeing as Forest is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Wekiva, they will challenge Eustis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wekiva is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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