Live Thread Updates: Palmetto vs Belen

A beautiful South Florida Night at Tropical Park is the backdrop for this 8A region 4 matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00. The road to Orlando starts now. This should be fun.

 

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Palmetto set to receive the opening kickoff.

 

Cairiq Rackley is slow to get up but walks off the field on his own. That would be a major game changer if he can't come back in.

 

Who’s visiting DCjr?

 

Cairiq Rackley is slow to get up but walks off the field on his own. That would be a major game changer if he can't come back in.

He's back in the game.

 

Who’s visiting DCjr?

Don't see anybody.

 

Both teams punt on their opening possession.

 

Mike Jackson takes the screen pass nearly 80 yards and opens the scoring. 7-0 Palmetto with 6:41 left in the 1st quarter.

 

Belen tightens up and holds Palmetto to a field goal but the score is still 10-0 with 10:03 left in the half.

 

Cornelius Nunn with a 62 yard punt return for a touchdown but it's called back due to a penalty. Nonetheless, the talent discrepancy has been extremely clear tonight.

 

Jason Marshall returns the punt for a touchdown. 17-0 Palmetto with 2 minutes left in the half. Ball game.

 

17-0 at the half.

 

Looks like it could be over quick. Keep us posted on how Don jr. looks

 

2nd half is about to start. Belen set to receive. Maybe they can make a game out of it.

 

Belen is moving the ball and they have now reached the 50 yard line for the first time tonight.

 

Belen using the entire playbook tonight. They have passed the ball twice. Wow.

 

Belen with 3 first downs on this drive that has now taken 6 minutes off the clock.

 

How's Kentron Poitier looking?

 

How's Kentron Poitier looking?

No catches so far but they haven't been on the field much.