Dunnellon had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Florida State University High School Seminoles by a score of 17-14 on Friday. Despite 65 more yards than the Seminoles, the Tigers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Dunnellon lost, don't look at Tony Tanner. Despite the final result, he rushed for 174 yards and one score while picking up 10.9 yards per carry, and also picked up 59 receiving yards. Tanner showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 55 yards. Dylan Curry was another key player, throwing for 136 yards and one touchdown.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Florida State University High School to victory, but perhaps none more so than Teagan Hackett, who rushed for 109 yards and one TD. The Seminoles also got help from Keenen Jeune, who showed off his sure hands for 81 receiving yards.
Florida State University High School has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Dunnellon didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 35-0 defeat against Bradford on the 29th. As for Florida State University High School, they have also already played their next matchup, a 79-14 loss against Thomas County Central on the 29th.
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