Gainesville took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They breezed by the Braden River Pirates at home to the tune of 38-7. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Hurricanes as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Devin Johnson had a dynamite game for Gainesville, rushing for 161 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry. Johnson was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 53 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Corinthian Graham, who rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Gainesville was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 482 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Braden River only gained 172.
Gainesville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tony Perryman and Tae Williams.
Gainesville is headed away from home for the first time to take on Santa Fe at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Gainesville is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Braden River, they will take on Sarasota at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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