Gulf Breeze had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Milton Panthers by a score of 26-17 on Friday. The Dolphins' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Gulf Breeze got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Brock Stomps out in front who threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns. Caleb Carter was Stomps' top target, picking up 162 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Gulf Breeze didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dillon Pinardo and Cooper Allison. Gulf Breeze got some further help from Noah Perez: he made 19 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why Milton lost, don't look at Bryson Brown. Despite the final result, he rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. The dominant performance gave Brown a new career-high in rushing yards.
Gulf Breeze's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Milton, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Gulf Breeze will stay at home for another week and welcome Navarre at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Milton, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers dukes it out withWest Florida at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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