The Martin County Tigers got by the Seminole Ridge Hawks 20-17 in a kickoff classic at Al Packer Field in Loxahatchee on Friday night. The Hawks will host the Glades Central Raiders next week to open up their 2024 regular season. The Tigers will make a long trip to take on the Sebring Blue Streaks opening week.
Seminole Ridge was able to get out in front with 1:28 remaining in the first quarter. Evan Havalacki kicked a field goal for a 3-0 advantage.
Martin County scored on their second possession of the contest with 3:22 left in the second for a 7-3 lead. Quarterback Vaughn O'Brien fired a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Amarion Queen on the right side.
The Hawks responded with a long kickoff return by Ty Jackson to the Tigers five-yard line. Running back Cody Tillman busted up the middle for a touchdown on the first play of the drive and they led 10-7 with 2:54 to go in the first half.
In the second half, the Tigers reclaimed the lead 13-10 with 3:54 remaining in the third quarter. O'Brien threw a five-yard swing pass to running back Paul Hendrix.
Seminole Ridge moved ahead 17-13 at the 11:10 mark of the fourth quarter. Running back Willie Young III rushed in for a score on a handoff from quarterback Garrett Rimes.
Martin County took a 20-17 lead with 6:24 left in the fourth. Wide receiver Anthony Flores caught a 39-yard touchdown pass in traffic and raced into the end zone.
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