A win for Boca Ciega just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 55-21 defeat at the hands of the Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 234th, while the Marauders are ranked 21st).
When it comes to explaining why Boca Ciega lost, don't look at Dylan Nahra. Despite the final result, he threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns. Kyree Jenkins also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Jershaun Newton was his usual excellent self, rushing for 132 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while also throwing for 169 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes for Clearwater Central Catholic. That's the most rushing yards Newton has posted since back in November of 2023. Sean Cuono was another key player, gaining 81 total yards and a touchdown.
Boca Ciega has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for Clearwater Central Catholic, they pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Boca Ciega will be playing at home against Bayshore at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Clearwater Central Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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