Roundup: George Jenkins, Lakeland Christian, Lakeland among the winners

George Jenkins and Lakeland Christian, along with Lakeland, experienced victories in their recent games. The season opener between George Jenkins and Mulberry saw George Jenkins emerge victorious with a score of 33-7. Quarterback Brayden Padgett played a pivotal role in the game, connecting with running back Luke Martindale for three touchdown passes.

Padgett completed 7 of 11 passes for a total of 207 yards, scoring three touchdowns himself. Martindale caught four passes for 152 yards. However, it was not just a one-dimensional performance for George Jenkins. Malik Raymond contributed significantly with 13 rushing yards and a touchdown. Lakeland Christian showcased their dominance early in their game against Santa Fe Catholic, scoring a 99-yard touchdown kickoff return by AJ Truedell, which set the tone for the rest of the game.

The Eagles' defense was relentless, recording seven tackles and an interception. In the Lakeland series, the Dreadnaughts started strong, leading 34-0 at halftime to secure their 13th consecutive victory over their crosstown rivals. In another game, Davenport defeated McLaughlin with a score of 38-6, while Melbourne Central Catholic triumphed over Victory Christian 44-12. Tampa Bay Tech narrowly edged out Lake Gibson with a final score of 27-6.