Atlantic Slips By Pahokee

     The Atlantic Eagles got by the Pahokee Blue Devils 22-20 at Atlantic Stadium in Delray Beach on Friday night. Both Palm Beach County high schools have consistently reached the FHSAA postseason on a yearly regular basis for the past two decades. 

     Pahokee(4-3) was able to get the only points in the first half with six points during the second quarter. Atlantic(5-1) outscored the Blue Devils 15-6 in third quarter to take a 15-12 lead. The Eagles extended it to 22-12 with a touchdown in the first minute of the final quarter. 

     The Eagles will travel to the Seminole Ridge Hawks next week for a 3M District 9 game. The Blue Devils will visit the Benjamin Buccaneers in a week.