The South Lake High School Eagles extended their winning streak, defeating East Ridge High School 24-3 on the road, pushing their season record to 5-3 overall and 3-0 in the district. This victory came after a challenging week in which the Eagles also claimed a 20-8 win against Horizon High School in a makeup game earlier, setting the stage for a district championship showdown against Lake Minneola on October 25.
Facing the adversity of playing two games within five days, the Eagles showed resilience. They took on a rested East Ridge team, which came into the matchup with a 3-3 record and had not played in over two weeks. Despite this, the Eagles dominated the game.
The Eagles struck first, with Malik Holman breaking free for a 54-yard touchdown run. East Ridge responded with a field goal, ending the first quarter with a close score of 7-3. In the second quarter, Chris McKenna extended the Eagles’ lead with a 28-yard field goal. The Eagles’ defense then stepped up, highlighted by a crucial interception by Rome McKinnond, which led to Tre Kelly’s 32-yard touchdown run, giving the Eagles a 17-3 advantage at halftime.
Kelly found the end zone again late in the third quarter, securing the Eagles’ 24-3 victory.
Coach Brad Lord expressed his pride stating , “Our team handled the adversity from Milton and stayed focused on the task at hand. We have a ton to clean up before hosting a very talented and experienced Lake Minneola team for the District Championship. We are hoping the whole community comes out to support our Eagles, who have worked so hard this year.”
Next Game:
District Championship
Date: October 25, 2024
Opponent: Lake Minneola
Location: Eagle Stadium (Home)
Time: 7 PM
