The Dunbar Tigers will take on the Naples Golden Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Naples is hoping to do what East Lee County couldn't on Friday: put an end to Dunbar's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Dunbar breezed by East Lee County at home to the tune of 54-12. That looming 54-12 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.
Meanwhile, Naples got themselves on the board against Golden Gate on Friday, but Golden Gate never followed suit. They really took it to the Titans for the full four quarters, racking up a 41-0 victory on the road. The Golden Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 33 points or more this season.
Naples had a senior duo take command as Caleb Dume rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries and Trayvon Jean rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. With that strong performance, Jean is now averaging an impressive 100.4 rushing yards per game. Jamar Jerome was another key player, rushing for 95 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Naples' defense and their four sacks. Golden Gate's QB won't forget Lacarlos Mcgee Iii anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Another thorn in Golden Gate's side was Khari Bendolph, who picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and forced a fumble.
Dunbar pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Naples, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Dunbar came out on top in a nail-biter against Naples when the teams last played back in November of 2023, sneaking past 12-10. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Naples' Shawn Simeon, who rushed for 171 yards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Dunbar still be able to contain Simeon? There's only one way to find out.
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