SEBRING – The Glades Central Raiders found a way to outlast the Sebring Blue Streaks in a 21-17 road win on Friday night (Oct. 18).
It was a back-and-forth game from start to finish with four lead changes taking place in the second half. The winning play took place with 1:17 left in the fourth quarter as Glades Central junior quarterback Taj Barnes connected with senior wide receiver Chris Pompilus for a 27-yard touchdown pass.
An extra point was made to represent the final score.
Watch how the game-winner went down in favor of Glades Central (7-0):
Sebring (4-3) actually led for much of this one, with leads of 7-0 in the first half, 10-7 in the third quarter, and 17-14 in the fourth quarter.
But Glades Central found a way to punch back each time after a Sebring score.
With the win, Glades Central is 7-0 for the first time since 2011. It is arguably the best season to date for the Raiders in 13 years.
Side note: Glades Central senior wide receiver Gregory King led the team with seven catches for 112 yards against Sebring.
High School on SI’s Andy Villamarzo provided some commentary on King’s performance from last night.
“I was impressed with King to find open spaces in the defense and his uncanny ability to get open on third and fourth down situations,” Villamarzo said.
Next game for Glades Central: Week 10 at home against King’s Academy (8-0) – Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
OTHER FINAL SCORES AROUND THE LAKE
•Pahokee 30, Zephyrhills Christian Academy 6
Records now: Pahokee (5-2), Zephyrhills Christian Academy (1-5)
Next game for Pahokee: Bye in Week 10; Muck Bowl at Glades Central (7-0) in Week 11 on Friday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m.
•South Fort Myers 34, Clewiston 6
Records now: South Fort Myers (4-3), Clewiston (0-7)
Next game for Clewiston: Week 10 at home against Bishop Verot (Fort Myers) (4-3) on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
•Somerset Academy Canyons 34, Moore Haven 8
Records now: Somerset Academy Canyons (3-4), Moore Haven (2-4)
Next game for Moore Haven: Week 10 at home against Zephyrhills Christian Academy (1-5) on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.
•Bayside (Palm Bay) 31, Okeechobee 14
Records now: Bayside (4-5), Okeechobee (1-6)
Next game for Okeechobee: Makeup game for Week 8 at home against Port St. Lucie (1-5) on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
BYE: Glades Day (2-4)
Next game for Glades Day: Week 10 on the road at Gateway Charter (Fort Myers) (0-7) – Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.
PHOTO CREDITS: Rylee M / Ramcapturez
VIDEO CREDITS: Andy Villamarzo / High School on SI
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