Edward Williams scores game's only touchdowns as Mainland defeats Heritage for third win in a row

The Bucs will clinch the district title and a spot in the playoffs with a win against Belleview on Oct. 25.

  • By Observer Staff
  • | 11:15 a.m. October 23, 2024
Mainland's Edward Williams (4) drags DeLand's Omarion Johnson in an Oct. 4 game at Daytona Stadium. Photo by Michele Meyers
Mainland's Edward Williams (4) drags DeLand's Omarion Johnson in an Oct. 4 game at Daytona Stadium. Photo by Michele Meyers
Photo by michele meyers.
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Mainland running back Edward Williams scored the only touchdown of the game on a 37-yard run and the Bucs added a safety to defeat Palm Bay Heritage 9-0 on the road on Friday, Oct. 18.

The Bucs (3-5) won their third game in a row after starting the season 0-5. Kwasie Kwaku hadan interception for the Bucs.

Williams rushed for 81 yards on 16 carries and Kwaku added 26 yards rushing on six carries. Quarterback Sebastian Johnson passed for 81 yards including a 44-yard pass to Eddie Lake.

Mainland can clinch a playoff spot for the 31st consecutive season with a win against Belleview on Friday, Oct. 25 at Daytona Stadium.

The Bucs already beat Matanzas on Sept. 27. They will win the District 4-5A championship  and an automatic playoff berth with a victory against Belleview (0-6).

Mainland is currently ranked seventh in the region. It will need to move into the top four to host a first-round playoff game.

 

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