Mariner kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell just short of the Fort Myers Green Wave by a score of 30-27. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Although Mariner took the loss, they still got scores from Roberto Resendiz, Jervontae Johnson, Jaxton Moore, and Steven Leon Carter Jr..
Mariner didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Resendiz and Marvens Saintil. Resendiz got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Fort Myers' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Bryson Glover, who picked up 125 receiving yards and one touchdown. Those 125 receiving yards gave Glover a new career-high. Another pass catcher making a difference was Fred Jackson, who picked up 102 receiving yards and one score.
Coming up, Mariner will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Bonita Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fort Myers, they will head out on the road to take on Lehigh at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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