Football around the lake this week: Oct. 28

Posted 10/25/22

The Blue Devils beat the Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons last week 26-13.

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Football around the lake this week: Oct. 28

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Coach Pete Walker with his coaching staff. [Photo courtesy Clewiston Athletics]
Coach Pete Walker with his coaching staff. [Photo courtesy Clewiston Athletics]

Pahokee Blue Devils (7-2)

The Blue Devils beat the Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons last week 26-13. Sophomore quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 203 yards and four touchdowns against Charlotte. Defensively, senior DeeJay Holmes had five sacks for the Blue Devils. Next the Blue Devils have a bye, but after that, it’s time for the Muck Bowl matchup against Glades Central.

Moore Haven Terriers (5-3)

The Moore Haven Terriers fell to the 6-2 Gulf Coast Sharks 42-19 last week. Quarterback Henry Boyd Jr. completed 14 of 21 passes for 357 yards. Kenari Wilcher had 210 of those yards on five receptions and one touchdown. Next the Terries host the 4-2  Ridge Community Bolts on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Moore Haven.

Clewiston Tigers (2-4)

The Clewiston Tiger offense put on a show against the Hardee Wildcats last week. The Tigers won 58-25, with the team putting up 707 yards of total offense against the Wildcat defense. The Tigers moved Chauncy Cobb to quarterback ahead of the Lake Placid game and Cobb’s elite speed and athleticism has helped open up the offense. The win over Hardee makes Pete Walker the second winningest coach in Tiger football history. Next the Tigers host the 4-4 Avon Park Red Devils at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28.

Glades Central Raiders (2-6)

The Glades Central Raiders had their biggest win of the season last week, defeating the Suncoast Chargers on the road 42-6. Senior Kienaskia Workman rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Shaborne Demps led the team with 89 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Next the Raiders travel to face the 5-3 Atlantic Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 28.

Glades Day Gators (2-6)

The Glades Day Gators fell in a close game with Archbishop McCarthy 21-14 last week. The Gators took a 14-7 lead into halftime, but McCarthy rallied in the second half to win the game. Next the Gators travel to play the 5-1 Palm Beach Christian Prep Saints at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 in Delray Beach.

Okeechobee Brahmans (1-6)

The Okeechobee Brahmans lost a thriller against Lake Placid Dragons on Oct. 21. The Brahmans had tied it up 16-16 late in the fourth quarter and it looked like things were headed into overtime. But the Dragons put together a drive on offense and scored a touchdown in the final seconds of regulation to win the game. Next the Brahmans lay a tough 5-2 Sebring Blue Streaks squad on the road at 7:30 on Oct. 28.

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