You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for Buchholz on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 30-13 victory over the Manatee Hurricanes. That looming 30-13 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bobcats yet this season.
Chris Johnson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 92 yards and two scores.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Buchholz, adding 12 points to the final score. All came from Jay Giunta: he went 3-for-3 kicking field goals for nine points, and 3-for-3 again kicking extra points for an additional three.
Despite the loss, Manatee saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ronin Dangler made 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and snagged an interception.
The win made it two in a row for Buchholz and bumps their season record up to 3-1. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 29.5 points over those games. As for Manatee, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buchholz will take on Richmond Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bobcats will need to watch out since the Wildcats have now posted at least 31 points in their last three games. As for Manatee, they will face off against IMG Academy Junior National at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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