Lake Wales has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.29 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell 31-19 to the Jones Fightin' Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Highlanders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 72nd, while the Fightin' Tigers are ranked 16th).
When it comes to explaining why Lake Wales lost, don't look at Brycen Levidiotis. Despite the final result, he threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown. 104 of those passing yards were hauled in by Kaneilius Purdy, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Jones got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Daunte Wallace out in front who rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown. Vernell Brown Iii also helped out as he racked up 155 receiving yards.
Lake Wales' defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Jones, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Lake Wales will be playing in front of their home fans against Osceola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Wales is on a nine-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), Osceola a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Jones, they will venture away from home to face off against Lake Region at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jones' defense has only allowed 14.1 points per game this season, so Lake Region's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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