Lake Region couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the George Jenkins Eagles on Friday, falling 51-26. The defeat continues a trend for the Thunder in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost five in a row.
George Jenkins had a senior duo take command as Trevon Evans rushed for 218 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per carry and Cameron Turner rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Lake Region will face off against Winter Haven at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for George Jenkins, they will be playing at home against Fort Meade at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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