PALM COAST (FPCSports.com) — With Bulldog Country packing the stands at Sal Campanella Stadium, Flagler Palm Coast delivered a 38–15 district victory over the First Coast Buccaneers on Friday, September 11.  The Bulldogs combined big plays through the air, a 100-yard rushing performance and a disruptive defensive effort to give the home crowd plenty to celebrate.

Sophomore quarterback Reid Pritt completed eight of 14 passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns. Senior Logan Jacobelli was his top target, hauling in three passes for 128 yards and two scores, including an 88-yard touchdown connection.

Junior Trace Paffrath added two receptions for 31 yards and a touchdown, giving FPC another scoring threat in the passing game.

On the ground, senior Ehimen Ajede carried the ball 20 times for 131 yards and a touchdown, averaging 6.6 yards per attempt. His production helped the Bulldogs finish with 140 rushing yards and 324 yards of total offense.

FPC’s defense made its presence felt behind the line of scrimmage, collecting 10 tackles for loss and four sacks that pushed First Coast back a combined 41 yards.

Senior Jacob Harnish and junior Caleb Shamblin led the Bulldogs with nine tackles apiece. Harnish also recorded two tackles for loss and a sack.

Seniors Mathias Parker, Jordan Yamon and Josiah Hathaway each contributed eight tackles. Hathaway added a half-sack, while sophomore Khayden Steward finished with seven tackles, including one for loss. Sophomore Ta’Rius Smith supplied another sack.

Junior Nei’cco Murphy intercepted a pass and returned it 16 yards, adding a takeaway to the Bulldogs’ defensive effort.

Senior kicker Garrett Tucker provided eight points, connecting on all five extra-point attempts and his lone field-goal try. Tucker also recorded four touchbacks on kickoffs.

With explosive plays on offense and steady contributions across all three phases, FPC secured a convincing district win in front of a packed house at “The Camp.”   The Bulldogs now enter their bye week and will return to the field on Thursday September 24th as they travel to take on district foe Tocoi Creek at 7:00pm.

 

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