Milton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a 26-17 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gulf Breeze Dolphins. The Panthers lost against the Dolphins in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 73-42 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Milton lost, don't look at Bryson Brown. Despite the final result, he rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. The dominant performance gave Brown a new career-high in rushing yards.
Gulf Breeze got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Brock Stomps out in front who threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns. Jake Hooten was in the mix as well, providing Gulf Breeze with two touchdowns.
Milton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Gulf Breeze, they moved to 2-5 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers takes on West Florida at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Milton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Gulf Breeze, they will square off against Navarre at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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