The North Fort Myers Red Knights will stay at home for another week and welcome the Fort Myers Green Wave at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, North Fort Myers made easy work of Lemon Bay and carried off a 28-6 victory.
North Fort Myers' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jd Irons, who rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown. North Fort Myers also got help from Adrian Scott, who showed off his sure hands for 102 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Fort Myers put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 42-21 margin over Charlotte. Fort Myers' victory was all the more impressive since the Fightin' Tarpons were averaging only 15.5 points allowed on the season.
Madrid Tucker was his usual excellent self, picking up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 63 yards. John Holcy was another key player, rushing for 96 yards and a touchdown.
North Fort Myers' win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Fort Myers, their victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
North Fort Myers came up short against Fort Myers when the teams last played back in August of 2023, falling 32-19. Will North Fort Myers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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