Hollins unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Boca Ciega Pirates on Friday, falling 68-22. The Royals haven't had much luck with the Pirates recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Trey Teasdale threw for 155 yards and one touchdown. Kwamaine Powell was his top target, picking up 194 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Leading Boca Ciega to victory were Jamari Sanders and Noah Walstad. Sanders rushed for 161 yards and three scores on only seven carries, while Walstad threw for 381 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 15.9 yards per attempt. The Pirates' leading receiver Jamari Ward was Walstad's top target yet again, picking up 105 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Hollins wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 47-14 loss against Hernando on the 29th. As for Boca Ciega, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-12 defeat against St. Petersburg on the 29th.
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