Dunbar had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 52-38 win over the North Fort Myers Red Knights. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Dunbar to victory, but perhaps none more so than Austin Price, who threw for 102 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes.
Dunbar didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jeremy Ware Jr. and Ja'Quise Fuller. Ware Jr. is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played. Dunbar got some further help from Garyan Burger: he made 16 total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why North Fort Myers lost, don't look at Cadeon Conn. Despite the final result, he threw for 401 yards and three touchdowns. What's more, Conn also racked up seven rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September of 2023. Jd Irons was another key player, rushing for 63 yards and two touchdowns.
Dunbar's record now sits at 8-2. As for North Fort Myers, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-4.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Dunbar will challenge St. Petersburg at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Dunbar is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29 points per game this season. As for North Fort Myers, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Riverdale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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