On Friday, the Port Charlotte Pirates ended up a good deal behind the First Baptist Academy Lions and lost 31-13. The contest marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Port Charlotte lost, don't look at Ifeanyi (Ike) Perry. Despite the final result, he rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Port Charlotte was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 341 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in 13 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Port Charlotte's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Dior Evans and Juluis Roach.
Sam Sparacio continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for First Baptist Academy, picking up 143 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Another player making a difference was Brady Quinn, who threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns.
Port Charlotte's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for First Baptist Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Port Charlotte didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 56-3 win vs. South Fort Myers on the 27th. First Baptist Academy has also already played their next contest, a 34-28 loss against Bishop Verot on the 27th.
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