The Tavares Bulldogs are taking a road trip to face off against the Eau Gallie Commodores at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Tavares is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 77-35 win over East Ridge. The contest was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Bulldogs had established a 28-point advantage.
Tamauri Collins
| 10/30/25 @ East Ridge | 234 |
| 10/24/25 vs Deltona | 126 |
| 10/17/25 vs Bishop Moore | 278 |
| 10/10/25 vs Mount Dora | 266 |
| 10/03/25 @ New Smyrna Beach | 124 |
| + 3 more games |
Tavares' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tamauri Collins led the charge by rushing for 234 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 13.0 yards per carry. Collins' rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 104 rushing yards. Camare Williams was another key player, rushing for 152 yards and three TDs on only six carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Tavares was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 579 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Eau Gallie got the win against Merritt Island last Tuesday by a conclusive 48-22. The victory continues a trend for the Commodores in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won four in a row.
Eau Gallie's defense made their presence known, laying out Kevin Verpaele three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Gabriel Player, Isaiah Nash, and Kayden Jaquez, who each picked up one sack apiece. Player got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Tavares' record is now 6-4. As for Eau Gallie, their record now sits at 7-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Tavares has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 260 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Eau Gallie struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 257.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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