Windermere had won seven straight games and Jack Reilly did his part to make it eight on Friday. The Windermere Wolverines walked away with a 21-13 win over the Lake Howell Silverhawks thanks in part to Reilly, who threw for 179 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 52 yards. Those 52 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Cj Bronaugh was another key player, picking up two sacks, forcing a fumble, and making eight total tackles in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one interception the last four times he's played.
One reason for the win was Windermere's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for nine sacks. It was truly a group effort as Rafael Sgarbi, Bronaugh, and Enzo Fernandes picked up two apiece. Fernandes also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight. Daniel Bradley was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Lake Howell lost, don't look at Decorie Johnson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. Johnson showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 62 yards.
Windermere pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Lake Howell, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Windermere wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 40-6 win against Innovation on the 24th. Lake Howell has also already played their next match, a 14-7 defeat against Wekiva on the 24th.
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