Week 2: Gamble Rogers still cruising along remains undefeated

Defending county champions Gamble Rogers improved to 2-0 on the season with a 30-0 win over Sebastian. The Stingrays were led by another shutout on the defensive side of the ball.

“We are improving in all phases right now,” Stingrays head coach Matt Potak. “We just have to keep working hard and pushing ourselves. I’m very proud of the team. These young men are great examples to the community both on and off the field.”

The Stingrays began the game with a 12 play, 80 yard drive that was capped off with a 9-yard touchdown run from tailback Zander Martin to give the Stingrays a quick 7-0 lead.

Two series later, quarterback Noah Lawless scored on a 11 yard touchdown run to put Gamble Rogers ahead 14-0. Lawless, a converted linebacker, connected on several big passes to tightend Frankie Morabito and wide receiver Tomas Jones.

“The passing game looked good tonight,” said Potak. “Noah made some great throws.”

Lawless was able to connect on a 21 yard pass to Morabito early in the second half, it was Morabito first touchdown as a Stingray.

“Frankie (Morabito) did a great job,” Potak said. “He’s a two-way player and really stepped up on the offensive side of the ball tonight.”

The Stingrays closed out the scoring midway through the third quarter when Jones scored on a short touchdown run. Jones, a three-year Stingray player, lined up a multiple positions throughout the evening.

Kani Harris ran in the final conversion for the Stingrays for the 30-0 win.

Defensively it was another shut out win for defensive coordinator Ron Evans crew. The Stingrays have not given up a point this entire season, including the spring game, kickoff classic and two regular season games.

“Our defensive coaches have the boys ready for every play,” Potak said. “I couldn’t be more proud of the entire defense, they play fast and physical.”

Potak also praised the offensive line and younger players that made key contributions to the win.

“It was a total team win. Every single player on this team has contributed to the early success,” Potak stated. “Now its time to start prepping for Patriot Oaks.”

Despite the loss, Potak added the Sebastian Eagles under first year coach Austin Lee played a hard fought game and forced two turnovers and had several long drives.

“Sebastian played tough,” Potak said. “They have a great group of kids and I respect them a lot. Coach Austin and his staff will get them going.”

Liberty Pines 22, Valley Ridge 6

Liberty Pines showed they still have some weapons despite the heavy graduation losses from last year. The Wolves struck early and often in the 22-6 win over Valley Ridge at Plantation Park.

Quaterback Riley Trujillo was 7 of 9 for 76 yards and three touchdown passes for Liberty Pines @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/LGaLFSRFFp

— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) August 30, 2018

Quarterback Riley Trujillo, 7 of 9 for 76 yards and three touchdowns, to lead the Wolves offensively. Trujillo was 3 for 3 on the opening drive of the game including a 5 yard toss to Jack Cremen to give the Wolves a quick 7-0 lead with 2:24 left in the first quarter.

Jack Cremen also hauled in a 5 yard touchdown pass to give the Wolves an 8-0 lead with 2:24 left in the first quarter. @DuvalSports

— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) August 30, 2018

Trujillo connected with tight end Jake Kallner on a 6 yard touchdown completion to give the Wolves a 14-0 lead with less than two minutes left till halftime.

Tightend Jake Kallner hauled in several passes including a 6 yard touchdown pass. @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/pqIhKVyEbh

— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) August 30, 2018

Trujillo hit Brody Tillotson on a short pass, Tillotson turned up field and down the right sideline nearly going out of bounds tight roping the sideline at the 20 ayrd line before racing 50 yards for a shocking electrifying score that gave the Wolves a 20-0 halftime lead with under a minute left in the first half.

Brody Tillotson brought the crowd to its feet with an electrifying tight rope 50 yard touchdown catch. @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/MfNBpVQPwo

— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) August 30, 2018

A bad snap on a punt in the end zone sailed out of bounds giving the Wolves a safety and two more points and 22-0 lead with 13.3 left in the third quarter.

Valley Ridge and Liberty Pines in second game of doubleheader. @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/IhSMLmK61v

— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) August 29, 2018

Valley Ridge avoided the shutout as the Hawks put together a 95 yard drive that chewed up five minutes off the clock capped by Alex Weimhoff’s 15 yard run cutting the lead to 22-6 with 1:31 left in the game.

Swiss Point 7, Patriot Oaks 6

If you like defense this was a game to watch as both teams defenses came ready to play stopping the other offense multiple times throughout the game.

Quarterback Taylor Rhodes (12) had the winning score and safety Braxton Mankus (20) had two interceptions for Swiss Point in 7-6 win over Patriot Oaks. @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/aXbCuwNo6W

— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) August 29, 2018

Quarterback Taylor Rhodes gave the Raiders a 7-0 lead on their second possession of the game on a 5 yard keeper around the right side of the field, as Swiss took a 7-0 lead with 2 minutes left in the opening quarter.

Safety Braxton Mankus picked off two passes to stop two potential scoring drives for the Raiders to lead the defense.

Sharif Denson scored for the Chargers today on 63 yard run late in the game. @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/vxtPNJCC9S

— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) August 30, 2018

Patriot Oaks made it interesting late in the game as Sharif Denson took a handoff and raced 63 yards down the left sideline cutting the lead to one point. A bad snap on the two point conversion prevented the Chargers from taking the lead trailing 7-6 with 4:07 left in the game.

A fourth down pass with under three minutes remaining was knocked down allowing the Raiders to run out the clock and earn their second straight win.

Swiss Point on the move pic.twitter.com/nB7St1i7i1

— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) August 29, 2018

Murray 36, Pacetti Bay 0

The hottest team in the county is Murray as the Bulldogs (2-0) have posted back-to-back shutouts to open the season, not to mention outscoring its opponents 76-0 over the last two games.

Landrum 20, Fruit Cove

After a subpar season last year, the Landrum Lions (2-0) are quickly making up for it with two straight wins including a shut out win over the No. 1 seed Fruit Cover Flyers (0-2) last season.

Week 2 Standings