For the first time this season, Belleview will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will head out to challenge the Matanzas Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Belleview has given up an average of 30.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Belleview is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Friday. They had to suffer through a 42-6 loss at the hands of Williston. Rattlers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Red Devils since Friday.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Matanzas, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They managed a 17-13 win over Mount Dora on Friday.
A big part of Matanzas' victory came down to the chemistry between Cole Walker and his top target Ladarian Baker. Walker threw for 226 yards and one TD while Baker picked up 99 receiving yards and one score. Matanzas also got a significant boost from Wiley Conner, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 99 yards.
Belleview's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Matanzas, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Belleview came up short against Matanzas when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 35-24. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Pirates' James Peterson, who rushed for 59 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six carries. Now that the Rattlers know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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