DeLand scored the most points they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell to the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs 62-57. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Friday (42), DeLand still had to take the loss.
When it comes to explaining why DeLand lost, don't look at Marceles Carey. Despite the final result, he rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown. Those 161 rushing yards gave Carey a new career-high.
Even though they lost, DeLand was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 418 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
It was another big night for Hayden Hayes, who rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, and also threw for 240 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt for Flagler Palm Coast. Hayes is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Marcus Mitchell, who rushed for 230 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.6 yards per carry.
DeLand has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season. As for Flagler Palm Coast, they pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. DeLand is on the road again on Friday to play Lake Mary at 7:30 p.m. DeLand will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. As for Flagler Palm Coast, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Spruce Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Flagler Palm Coast's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five games.
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