Palmetto Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 19-12 to the Bonita Springs Bullsharks. The Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bullsharks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Cooper Hall threw for 44 yards on five of nine attempts. On the ground, Devon Messenger rushed for 79 yards on only eight carries.
Bonita Springs can attribute much of their success to Keegan O'Connell, who rushed for 164 yards, and also threw for 57 yards and one TD. Those 164 rushing yards gave O'Connell a new career-high.
Palmetto Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Bonita Springs, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palmetto Ridge will host Gulf Coast at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bears will need to watch out since the Sharks have now posted at least 31 points in their last three games. As for Bonita Springs, they will welcome Aubrey Rogers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bullsharks will be up against the Patriots' rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.25 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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