If Dunedin wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Palm Harbor University, they should've done a better job of containing Jaxon Wilson. The Palm Harbor University Hurricanes managed a 22-16 victory over the Dunedin Falcons on Friday thanks in part to Wilson, who rushed for 222 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 89-yard run.
Wilson was just one part of a punishing run game: Palm Harbor University was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Several Falcons players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Paul Krisna, who rushed for 71 yards, and also caught a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Krisna has posted since back in September of 2023. Dunedin also got help from Isaac Oster, who showed off his sure hands for 81 receiving yards.
Palm Harbor University's record is now 4-5. As for Dunedin, their loss was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-6.
Palm Harbor University will welcome East Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Brian Ford and Wilson. As for Dunedin, they will venture away from home to square off against Nature Coast Tech at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dunedin is facing Nature Coast Tech at the right time seeing as Nature Coast Tech is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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