The Nease Panthers are now 2-3 overall and 1-1 in district play after defeating the Beachside Barracudas 49-14 on Thursday, Sept. 24.
The Panthers turned in a full-team performance to claim the victory and had several standout performances.
Quarterback Aiden Phifer threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns. Nate Hodge also had a big night for Nease, rushing for 68 yards and two touchdowns.
The Panthers have been getting a strong performance from their offense and have now won two of their last three home games.
Nease will look to continue their home winning streak on Friday, Oct. 2, as they take on the Riverside Generals.
Despite the loss to Nease, there were some bright spots in the game for Beachside.
Senior quarterback Bennet Hunt threw for 87 yards on 16 of 28 attempts. Senior wide receiver Brennan Monaco picked up 35 receiving yards.
Beachside is now 3-2 on the season and will look to bounce back against the Legacy Lions on Thursday, Oct. 1.
The Ponte Vedra Sharks fell to the Bartram Trail Bears on Friday, Sept. 25, with a final score of 34-16.
The Sharks got off to a promising start after Trey Butz recovered a Bartram Trail muffed punt to set up a touchdown throw from Carter Sole to Trent Player.
Bartram Trail answered right back to tie the score and did not let off the gas for the rest of the night.
Ponte Vedra is dealing with some injuries and will have a week off to get healthy before hosting the Mandarin Mustangs on Friday, Oct. 9.
The Creekside Knights defeated the Sandalwood Mighty Saints on Sept. 25 with a final score of 49-10.
The Knights are now 4-2 on the season and will return home on Oct. 9 to take on the Atlantic Coast Stingrays.
