Flagler Palm Coast has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 34-19 bruising from the University Titans. The loss was the Bulldogs' first of the season.
When it comes to explaining why Flagler Palm Coast lost, don't look at Hayden Hayes. Despite the final result, he threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 49 yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Braylyn Simmons, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
It was another big night for Anthony May, who rushed for 224 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry for University. The dominant performance gave May a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Malachi Walters, who threw for 174 yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Flagler Palm Coast fell to 4-1. As for University, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Flagler Palm Coast will square off against Fletcher at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Flagler Palm Coast's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Fletcher's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for University, they will face off against Jesuit at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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