If Aubrey Rogers was riding high fresh off their 37-7 takedown of Palmetto Ridge last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Patriots took a blow against the Gulf Coast Sharks on Friday, falling 42-14. The Patriots lost against the Sharks in their previous head to head back in September of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 58-7 score last time.
Although Aubrey Rogers took the loss, they still got scores from Harrison Lyons and Liam Neary.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Javien Altine and Gio Marenco. Altine rushed for 164 yards and three TDs on only eight carries while Marenco rushed for 165 yards and a pair of scores on only 11 carries. With that strong performance, Altine is now averaging an impressive 107.2 rushing yards per game.
Aubrey Rogers' defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Gulf Coast, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aubrey Rogers will venture away from home to square off against Bonita Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Patriots their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Gulf Coast, they will head out on the road to take on Palmetto Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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