Football Recap: North Fort Myers' Win Ends Five-Game Losing Streak on the Road + How To Watch

Football Recap: North Fort Myers Red Knights vs. Lemon Bay Manta Rays

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Sep 22, 2025, 6:27am

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the FL High School Athletic Assn. (FHSAA) & Lemon Bay High School. Watch Full Replay

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North Fort Myers had lost five games on the road dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 2-3 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Lemon Bay Manta Rays by a score of 55-46. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Red Knights considering their ten-point performance the game before.

Christian Weber

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Christian Weber continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 214 yards and five TDs while picking up 11.3 yards per carry. Those 214 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Charles Lombardo, who picked up 161 receiving yards and a pair of scores.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: North Fort Myers was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 274 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

As for Lemon Bay, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4. On the bright side, the 46- point performance marked their highest-scoring contest to date.

Despite the loss, Lemon Bay still got an impressive performance from Carlos Serrano, who rushed for 144 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. Drew Moormann was another key player, rushing for 106 yards and one TD.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Fort Myers will venture away from home to square off against Fort Myers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The match will give the Red Knights their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Lemon Bay, they are taking a road trip to challenge Island Coast at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Manta Rays will be up against the Gators' rather soft defense (which has allowed 49.6 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.

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