Sandalwood unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Menendez Falcons on Friday, falling 33-7. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 11 in a row.
Cash Downey was the offensive standout of the game as he threw for 230 yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 34 yards and one score. Those 230 passing yards gave him a new career-high.
Sandalwood and Menendez could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. The Saints (ranked 333rd) will meet Raines (ranked 30th) at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Menendez will face off against St. Augustine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (217 vs. 25).
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