Homestead was handed a three-point loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Doral Academy on Friday. The Homestead Broncos really took it to the Doral Academy Firebirds for the full four quarters, racking up a 33-6 victory on the road. Given the Broncos' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 80th, while the Firebirds are ranked 213th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Homestead wouldn't let Doral Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Homestead can thank Zachary Davis and Joseph Mackey for forcing both of them. Davis also set a new season high mark in total tackles with ten. Homestead got some further help from Tyrese Manuel: he made seven total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Homestead's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-3. As for Doral Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Homestead will welcome Booker T. Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Homestead's defense has only allowed 12.9 points per game this season, so Booker T. Washington's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Doral Academy, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Coral Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Doral Academy is facing Coral Springs at the right time seeing as Coral Springs is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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