New Smyrna Beach had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were dealt a 56-21 defeat at the hands of the DeLand Bulldogs. The Barracudas haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why New Smyrna Beach lost, don't look at Cole Engler. Despite the final result, he threw for 225 yards and three TDs.
Marceles Carey had an outrageously good game for DeLand as he rushed for 125 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries, and also picked up 97 receiving yards. Taihj Moore was another key player, rushing for 78 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
DeLand has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Smyrna Beach will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Ransom Everglades at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for DeLand, they will challenge Merritt Island at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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