Two of the best teams in the area faced potential “trap” games in week two after big wins against rivals in week one. Bartram Trail (2-0), fresh off their 50-40 victory over Creekside faced Mandarin (1-1) who who riding high after their 14-0 win over Atlantic Coast. Bolles on the other hand defeated Trinity 36-12, and faced a St Augustine team in week 2 who blanked Middleburg last week 49-0. Both games saw their teams pull away late to capture the victory.
For Bolles, Running back Kade Frew rushed for three touchdowns (4yds ,65yds 29yds). The last run coming with 3:26 in the 4th quarter to give Bolles a 33-23 advantage.
St. Augustine jumped out first when quarterback Sammy Edwards threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Ty Baxter giving St. Augustine a 7-0 lead over Bolles. St. Augustine took a 14-0 lead in the second quarter and led late in the second half before Bolles came storming back.
Caden Fordham would put the dagger in the hearts of the Yellow Jackets when he exploded for a long touchdown run to end the game as Bolles remained undefeated
Bartram Trail’s game started a little different as Quarterback Santino Marucci hit Aaron Zawacki for a touchdown to give the Bears an early 6-0 lead. However Mandarin would match the score and get even more from a touchdown pass connection by Tre Lawrence to Jaylin Smith to tie the game at 6-6.
Mandarin’s impressive defense would get in on the action when Isaiah Sparrow picked off a pass for six the other way. His interception gave Mandarin a 13-6 lead in the second quarter.
Bartram would tie the game on a pass from Marucci to Eli Sutherland on a 33-yard touchdown, set up by a big kickoff return by Eric Weatherly. Tied 13-13, special teams made the difference as Bartram kicker David Kemp hit a 42-yard field goal and a 51-yard field goal to give Bartram a 19-13 lead late in the second half.
Picture by Aaron Kalfani
Finally, on 4th and goal Mandarin attempted to tie the game when Lawrence was picked off by Bartram’s Kevin Weemhoff who too it 97-yards for a pick 6 to seal the game. Bartram would win the game 26-13.
Bolles looks to tackle Creekside (1-1) which is sure to be a high scoring affair. While Bartram gets ready for their rival St. Augustine.
Featured Image by Aaron Kalfani (Eagles Eye Photography)
