Fort Myers gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They skirted past the Mariner Tritons 30-27. Given the Green Wave's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 144th, while the Tritons are ranked 353rd) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Fort Myers got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Bryson Glover out in front who picked up 125 receiving yards and one touchdown. Glover was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 69 yards. Fred Jackson also helped out as he racked up 102 receiving yards.
Fort Myers didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Mariner to a completion percentage of just 42.9%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from three players: Keiland Terrell, Kendley Louis, and Soloman Cole Iii, who each logged two passes deflected. Fort Myers wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 35.3%.
Fort Myers' defense didn't let Owen O'Leary., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for six sacks. Judah Daniels was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up five sacks himself.
Although Mariner took the loss, they still got scores from Roberto Resendiz, Jervontae Johnson, Jaxton Moore, and Steven Leon Carter Jr..
Coming up, Fort Myers will challenge Lehigh at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mariner, they will face off against Bonita Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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