SW FL Monday Night Football: Palmetto Ridge wins first game since 2024
Palmetto Ridge at Bonita Springs and Oasis at Mariner were moved to Monday due to storms on Friday night.
Bonita Springs suffered a 28-14 defeat to Palmetto Ridge in their Monday Night Football matchup, marking the Bears' first win since October 2024. Palmetto Ridge's Nicholas Dibenedetto played a crucial role in the victory, with his 85-yard kickoff return and game-leading 145 rushing and receiving yards on eight touches. The Bears overcame a one-possession halftime deficit and three first-half turnovers to secure the win.
Palmetto Ridge's interim head coach Jordan Hampton earned his first head coaching victory, stating that it was "everything" after taking over less than a year ago. Bonita Springs' coach Tony Mattalo acknowledged the team's mental mistakes and suggested they would clean up those issues moving forward.
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