With a playoff game on the line, Parkland rose to the challenge on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 27-9 victory over the Liberty Hurricanes. That's more bragging rights for the Trojans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Parkland found their leader in sophomore Tj Lawrence, who rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 62 receiving yards.
Parkland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Preston Mertz.
Parkland pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Liberty, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-4.
Parkland and Freedom are set to duel on Friday. Parkland's defense has only allowed 11.5 points per game this season, so Freedom's offense will have their work cut out for them. Liberty does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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