Clearwater lost against Lakewood back in November of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Clearwater Tornadoes took a 33-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lakewood Spartans. The Tornadoes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jaylen White and Jamarcus Holsey certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. White threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns, while Holsey picked up 113 receiving yards and a touchdown. Clearwater also relied on Holsey, who's 47-yard boot wound up being the difference in the game.
Lakewood's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ayden Wallace led the charge by throwing for 202 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 32 yards.
Clearwater now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Lakewood, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clearwater will take on Clearwater Central Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Clearwater Central Catholic will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Clearwater surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lakewood, they will head out to face off against Pinellas Park at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given how much these teams ran up and down the field in their prior games.
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