FRIDAY NIGHT BITES
September 27, 2024
A battle until the end was the theme for Friday nights game where the SHARKS took on district foe Fleming Island. It was a nail biter that ended with an upset for the SHARKS with the loss 31-29. Although these types of losses bite it's hard not to recognize the efforts of so many SHARK players.
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Ponte Vedra SHARKS got an impressive performance from QB Drew Price, who threw for 294 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.9 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 48 yards. 94 of those passing yards were hauled in by Junior WR Jack Berquist. Speaking of Jack Berquist, both he and Sophomore WR Cam Tietze had incredible over-the- shoulder grabs which proved crucial in both scoring drives. Price was on target throughout hitting multiple receivers before placing a beautiful ball into the arms of Doherty, who dragged a foot in bounds as a defender pushed him out of bounds to secure the score. Senior RB Brian Case continued the strong running style, especially in the red zone, as he scored a pair of touchdowns from a yard out. Another highlight of the night ; J.P. Dolan, who came in during a goal line package and walked in for a touchdown on the night.
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​The SHARKS had emerged from the dark waters and took the lead for the first time all night, 29-28, following a drive of their own and a touchdown pass from Drew Price to Davitt Doherty in the corner of the endzone with one minute left to play in the game. .......And then it was a complete nail biter where the last minute seemed to go by so slow-tick, tick, tick and Fleming Island delivered quite the blow knocking in a field goal that would win the game putting them up 31-29 with zero downs left for the SHARKS to retaliate.
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While the SHARKS had hoped for a different outcome
it was refreshing to see both teams display amazing poise under pressure and good character that hopefully will carry on.
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The SHARKS are looking forward to playing back in their SHARK tank where they will face off against Leesburg on THURSDAY NIGHT at 6 pm. ​​​​​​
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LET'S GOOOOOOO SHARKS!
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PROGRAM
MISSION
Many youngsters here, will go to bed tonight and dream of one day becoming a part of the championship legacy that is here at Ponte Vedra High School.
Now, on behalf of those who have gone before and those yet to come, you, this day, have the privilege of writing another chapter in the history and tradition of Shark Football as tonight, we step once again into the Shark Tank.
"Football is like life. It requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and respect for authority."
- Vince Lombardi
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