Atlantic Wallops Palm Beach Gardens

      The Atlantic Eagles smashed the Palm Beach Gardens Gators 49-19 on Friday night at Mullinax Ford Stadium. Both teams look to contend for the postseason this year. 

      The Eagles jumped out to a 22-0 lead in the first half. The Gators closed it to 30-13 early in the third quarter. Atlantic was able to pull away later in the second half. 

      Atlantic(1-0) will host the out-of-state Jonesboro Cardinals next week. Palm Beach Gardens(0-1) will be home against the Santaluces Chiefs in a week.