If Yulee was feeling good fresh off their 28-0 takedown of Fernandina Beach last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hornets took a blow against the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs on Friday, falling 42-14. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Hornets, who until this matchup were averaging 10.13 points allowed.
When it comes to explaining why Yulee lost, don't look at Jackson Visconti. Despite the final result, he threw for 108 yards and a pair of TDs.
Flagler Palm Coast got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was La'Darius Simmons out in front who rushed for 73 yards and two scores, and also threw for 89 yards and one touchdown on perfect 5-for-5 passing. What's more, Simmons racked up 177.1 passer rating, the most he's had since back in August. Ehimen Ajede also helped with two TDs in total.
Having lost for the first time this season, Yulee fell to 7-1. As for Flagler Palm Coast, their record now sits at 3-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Yulee will challenge Raines at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Hornets 10.1, the Vikings 4.9) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Flagler Palm Coast, they will take on Spruce Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hawks' defense has only allowed 12.7 points per game this season, so the Bulldogs' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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