The Buchholz Bobcats will head out to take on the Nease Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Buchholz came up short against Richmond Hill and fell 35-28. The Bobcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite their loss, Buchholz saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Trace Johnson, who threw for 303 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per attempt, was perhaps the best of all. A healthy portion of that aerial production (85 yards to be exact) went to Dj Hicks.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Nease ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by St. Augustine 35-34. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Panthers, who until this contest were averaging 12 points allowed.
Nease's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Maddox Spencer, who picked up 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Nate Harry was another key player, throwing for 252 yards and four touchdowns.
Buchholz's defeat ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-2. As for Nease, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Buchholz took their victory against Nease when the teams last played back in November of 2021 by a conclusive 37-14. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Nease's Dom Henry, who picked up 155 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a rushing score. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Buchholz to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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