By: Matt Rothman

A pair of local football teams faced off against each other on Friday, with Coral Springs Charter picking up a 50-32 win over J.P. Taravella. 

This was also the first win of the season for the Panthers, who are now 1-4 on the season.

“That was 48 minutes of grit,” Head Coach Chris Haire said. “That was our motto this week, and that’s what we got from our team.”

He added that he was proud of the players and the coaches for a great team win and hopes to continue to build off of it with a great week of practice heading into next week.

Jordan Woods recorded three rushing touchdowns, while Kevaun Hickinson, Anthony Lowe, and Will Price all had one, with Hickinson rushing for 127 yards to lead the team. Cayman Maragh tossed a touchdown pass to Carter Hayden.

Coral Springs Charter will play Northeast High School in their next game on Thursday, October 5, at 7 p.m. The Hurricanes are 1-4 this year, with their only win coming against Pompano Beach High School in Week 2, but lost 60-27 in their meeting in 2022. 

The Trojans are now 1-5 this year and will play Cypress Bay High School in their next game after the Lightning handed Coral Glades their fifth straight loss to start the season after falling 35-0.

The Jaguars will be playing Coral Springs High School in their next game after the Colts fell in the Pig Bowl against Marjory Stoneman Douglas.

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