Bartram Trail was the 31-19 winner over Creekside when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Bartram Trail Bears fell 49-42 to the Creekside Knights on Friday. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Bears came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 29th, while the Knights are ranked 135th).
Despite the loss, Bartram Trail had strong showings from Arthur Lewis IV, who gained 310 total yards and two touchdowns, and Jaden Weatherly, who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Lewis IV is also crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 124 every time he's taken the field this season. Neko Dawkins was another key back, gaining 84 total yards and two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Bartram Trail was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 373 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Bartram Trail's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Creekside, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Bartram Trail's road trip will continue as they head out to face Orange Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bartram Trail is facing Orange Park at the right time seeing as Orange Park is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Creekside, they will take on Winter Park at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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