South Fort Myers was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 35-12 to the Naples Golden Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Wolfpack can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 216th, while the Golden Eagles are ranked 37th).
Although South Fort Myers took the loss, they still got scores from Victor Jenkins and Tadarien Green.
South Fort Myers wouldn't let Naples keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Ja?Dell Carter, Isaiah Bernadel, and Joshua Raphael picked up one apiece. Another thorn in Naples' side was Leonel Latus, who made 19 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Shawn Simeon was his usual excellent self, rushing for 223 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry for Naples. Simeon was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 69 yards.
South Fort Myers' defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Naples, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. South Fort Myers will take on Port Charlotte at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Port Charlotte will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something South Fort Myers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Naples, they will face off against River Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Naples' defense has only allowed 11.5 points per game this season, so River Ridge's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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