Whale Branch unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 49-0 loss at the hands of the Bluffton Bobcats on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Makhi Zackary threw for 50 yards on three of eight attempts. Tony Broxton Jr was his top target, picking up 39 receiving yards. On the ground, Jermon Bowers rushed for 53 yards.
Leading Bluffton to victory were Aedan McCarthy and Kordell Holley. McCarthy threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns while completing 78.9% of his passes, while Holley rushed for 121 yards and three scores on only 13 carries. That's the most rushing yards Holley has posted since back in August of 2024. Amare Patterson also helped with two TDs in total.
Whale Branch wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 40-20 victory against Hardeeville on the 29th. As for Bluffton, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 49-21 win against Andrew Jackson on the 29th.
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