Longwood had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 36-29 hit to the loss column at the hands of the William Floyd Colonials. The Lions lost against the Colonials in their previous head to head back in November of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 49-13 score last time.
Longwood's loss came despite strong showings from Kaden Reid and Davien Benjamin. Reid rushed for 121 yards on only 11 carries, while Benjamin rushed for 103 yards on only nine carries. The bulk of thoserushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 68 yards.
Ja?Quan Thomas had an outrageously good game for William Floyd as he rushed for 180 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of A.J. Cannet, who threw for 184 yards and a touchdown on only 17 passes.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Longwood will welcome Walt Whitman at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for William Floyd, they will host Lindenhurst at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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