A win for East Lee County just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against the Palmetto Tigers, falling 36-10. The contest marked the Jaguars' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Even if they lost, East Lee County's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Dieuby Bontemps with two. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 12.
Palmetto's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trez Yarn, who rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown. Another receiver making a difference was Maurice Carter, who picked up 64 receiving yards and a touchdown.
East Lee County is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5. As for Palmetto, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-1.
East Lee County has already played their next game, a 34-14 victory against Lemon Bay on the 7th. As for Palmetto, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 38-0 win against Lakewood Ranch on the 7th.
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