Avon Park unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 24-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mulberry Panthers on Friday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.
Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed 12 in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Tayvion Jones, who ran a punt back for a touchdown. Another bright spot was a kickoff return touchdown from him.
Kyron Nichols was a one-man wrecking crew For Mulberry. as he rushed for 112 yards and a pair of scores.
Avon Park will be playing at home against DeSoto County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mulberry, they will venture away from home to face off against Kathleen at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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