By: Orlando Greenwald
Homecoming’s used to be a sure win in a schools schedules, but with the local teams playing so inconsistent, no one knew what to expect from last weekend’s football games. Boca Raton experienced three different Homecoming games in two days. What should have been festive moods was kicked off by West Boca on Thursday night, while Spanish River and Boca High played on Friday. All three schools ended up losing their games, with Spanish River and Boca High losing by a large at home, but that never stopped the rowdy crowd of students at each game. It might not have been the results each desired, but sure enough the homecoming spirit was in full effect this past weekend.
Royal Palm Beach 17, West Boca 7
The Bulls were looking to add a win at home on Thursday night, yet were unable when senior Tremane McCullough of Royal Palm Beach had 195 rushing yards on 37 carriers. For West Boca, it’s what it didn’t do. Missing on two field goals, and being stopped on a 4th and 1, all added to the troubles the Bulls had that night. The Bulls could never really get a consistent offense going, and when in the redzone, the Bulls could not punch it in, “when you play a tough team like that, you have to capitalize on that,” said coach Willie Dodaro ,”we were in the red zone a couple times, and came away with nothing. Nothing.” The Bulls were led by the running effort of junior Eugene Bethea who put up 101 yards.
Lake Worth 47, Spanish 7
After starting the season 3-0, the Sharks have now dropped 4 straight games. The Sharks defense did not show up, letting the Lake Worth Trojans score on every drive but one. The Trojans were led by their quarter back, Evan Moore who had 181 yards in the air, while rushing for another 110 yards and scoring two touchdowns. The lone touchdown for the Sharks was late in the game when Reggie Love caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Lmmler.
Palm Beach Gardens 47, Boca High 10
One of Palm Beach’s best teams, the Gators are proving while they are being talked about so much in the area. The Gators ran all over the Bobcats, who are still trying to find an identity after firing coach Keith Byras. Roshard Burney led the Gardens attack with 225 yards on the ground and 3 TDs. The only touchdown for the Bobcats was when quarterback Kevin Anderson found Connor Rand for a touchdown .
St. Andrew’s 34, Forest Hill 7
Jake Fields ran for 268 yards and two touchdowns while Sean Mooney added 130 passing yards with two TDs and a TD run as the Scots routed the Falcons at Forest Hill. Alan Oetzman had two touchdowns for the Scots and added 94 receiving yards.
Boca Raton Christian 39, Berean Christian 20:
Caleb Hood ran for 249 yards and five TDs and Heber Michel added 168 yards rushing and a score as the Blazers beat the Bulldogs in West Palm Beach