The 2016 season is almost here, but football is back in full swing. A full slate of games is set this Thursday and Friday with five area contests kicking off Thursday night. The action and rundown is below.
Sandalwood vs First Coast
Sandalwood ran the ball at will against First coast Thursday night. Yet they showed that they will have a passing element to the arsenal as well.
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Touchdown Sandalwood!! pic.twitter.com/adJzQ2PFHq
— Q-Duval Sports (@QCarr75) August 18, 2016
@DuvalSports @dreamkingfilmz @ByCoreyDavis
Touchdown Sandalwood!! pic.twitter.com/VBF9Juh3Uh
— Q-Duval Sports (@QCarr75) August 18, 2016
The Saints led 14-0 at halftime, and the second half would be more of the same. The Saints scored three more touchdowns in the second half, but the official score was called at halftime as the officials announced there would be no score recorded after half time. Ashton Gonzalez tossed three touchdowns in the game, however the player of the game ran for a first down. Mr. Andrew Motley!
Very classy First Coast!! Great job Sandalwood for doing this! https://t.co/vgMCpZJmPn
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) August 19, 2016
Fletcher vs Ed White
Ed White officially named their field Johnny Gwynes field Thurday nightCoach Gwynes was a staple for 36 years in the green and gold as a teacher, coach and athletic director.On the field, it was all Fletcher in their kickoff classic as Fletcher defeated White 24-0.
Johnny Gwynes Jr being honored before game and field named after him. @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/SkieU52oR0
— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) August 18, 2016
Your looking live from Johnny Gwines Jr. Field at Ed White @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/Euzi4r1rPG
— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) August 18, 2016
Jeremiyah Payton caught a great touchdown to begin the scoring for the Senators. QB Michael Young would add two touchdown runs as well.
Jeremiah Payton just made a unbelievable one handed TD catch for 30 yards Fletcher up 7-0 mid first. @DuvalSportspic.twitter.com/JNrwQDtCsq
— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) August 18, 2016
Clay vs Matanzas
Olympic gold medalist Calaeb Dressel was in attendance showing off his medals Thursday night in Green Cove as Clay ran away with their kickoff Classic 35-7.
Wow! Two time gold medalist Caleb Dressel took time to take photos with students at Clay High! (photo: Scott Dolton) pic.twitter.com/ORYQf3kr9I
— Meilin Tompkins (@MeilinTompkins) August 19, 2016
Ribault vs Atlantic Coast
If it was Madden they would’ve had to play the entire game as Ribault led at halftime 20-0. (21-0 at halftime in madden means game over). It wasn’t a crisp performance but it was an effective performance by the Trojans.
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— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) August 18, 2016
Quarterback Marsh tossed two long touchdowns, one for 50 yards and anther for 45 yards. Chanelle caught two touchdowns as the Trojans made short work of the Stingrays.
20-0⚪️🔵💼🏈 pic.twitter.com/iAaCWJXq0V
— Louis Dorsey (@LouisDorsey00) August 19, 2016
NFEI 27-2 over Duval Charter
Im coming for everything they took from me #WRsNightmare #NoFlyZone 🚫✈🏈 pic.twitter.com/9IkCcP6Nfx
— Willie Braclet III (@williebraclet) August 11, 2016
Defense was the name of the game in Thursday’s edition of the kickoff classics. There were three shut outs and only one team to score a lone touchdown. We will see if Friday fairs any better for the offenses with some big names to play.
