Palatka won the last time they faced Providence School and things went their way on Friday too. The Panthers secured a 40-35 W over the Stallions.
Palatka's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kedric Wright JR, who rushed for 167 yards on only seven carries. Tommy Offord helped out on the ground, rushing for 140 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Palatka was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 398 rushing yards. They rushed for 182 more rushing yards than Providence School's also-impressive total of 216.
When it comes to explaining why Providence School lost, don't look at Caden Jones. Despite the final result, he rushed for 134 yards and one TD while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. Jones showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 59 yards. Jake Cotner was another key player, picking up 94 receiving yards and one score.
Palatka's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Providence School, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palatka will challenge Santa Fe at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Panthers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Providence School, they are taking a road trip to challenge Episcopal School of Jacksonville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Stallions will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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