Evans falls apart after great start at Lakeland; Oak Ridge sweeps pair
The Evans football team started strong at a jamboree in Lakeland, defeating Tampa Jesuit 6-0 in their first game. They held a 13-6 lead over Clearwater Central Catholic in the second game before collapsing due to fumbles, missed tackles, and penalties. Evans ultimately lost the second game 29–20, with coach Karlos Odum attributing the loss to lack of focus and fixable errors.
- ▪Evans defeated Tampa Jesuit 6-0 in their first spring game at the Lakeland jamboree.
- ▪The team lost to Clearwater Central Catholic 29–20 after surrendering 22 unanswered points in the second game.
- ▪Coach Karlos Odum cited lack of focus and mental errors during the break between games as key reasons for the collapse.
- ▪Defensive players Rashad 'RJ' Robinson and Zayvion Laster made significant plays in the win over Jesuit.
- ▪New quarterback Will Jackson and transfer running backs O’Ryan Hartfield and Davion Williams showed promise for Evans.
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