Varsity Football Chargers Won State Championship!
November 30, 2023
The Varsity Football Shorecrest Chargers snuck past Master's Academy with a 26-22 victory at the Florida State Championship. This was the team's third consecutive Championship win! Shorecrest Prep's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. The win bumped their record up to 12-0.
The Chargers faced their toughest opponent in the 2023 State Championship game and remained steadfast throughout the contest. The game was a true contrast in styles as Masters Academy accumulated 295 yards in the air, and Shorecrest dominated on the ground with 397 rushing yards.
The first half was highlighted by a 75-yard touchdown run by Edward Mitchem '25 and a 71-yard touchdown run by Nickolas Bearden '25. The team trailed at halftime for the first time this season, but took the lead with a dominant third quarter performance by the defense, led by a timely interception by Tylan Huff '27 to set up the only score in the 3rd quarter. Trailing by 3 points with 4:35 remaining in the game, the offense took over at its own 15 yard line and drove 85 yards for the winning touchdown!
Photos thanks to parent volunteers Elise Schreiner and Bella Worman.
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