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LAKELAND — It was business as usual for Lakeland football as the Dreadnaughts jumped to a 21-point lead in the first quarter, scoring on offense, defense and special teams. Turnovers in the first half, however, prevented an early knockout blow, but Lakeland’s eventual 46-14 victory over Specially Fit Academy (Dover) on Monday night at Bryant Stadium was never in doubt.
It was Lakeland’s first game in 17 days since beating Sumner, 28-0, on Oct. 4. The Dreadnaughts (7-0) misfired at times on offense, but its big-play ability turned the game into a blowout.
Here are three takeaways from Lakeland’s victory.
Morris another offensive playmaker for Lakeland
It shouldn’t be a surprise to Lakeland fans to see linebacker Malik Morris make plays on offense. After all, he rushed for nearly 100 yards in the state championship game last year.
Morris showed that form on his first two carries, both away from the goal line, has he ran for 30 yards and a touchdown on the first carry and 37 yards on his second carry.
Lakeland’s Shanard Clower looks for running room as he returns a punt against Specialty Fit Academy on Monday night at Bryant Stadium.
“Anything that can help the team, I’m willing to do it,” Morris said.
Morris went into the game with just six carries (for 7 yards, one touchdown) all season as Lakeland coach Marvin Frazier was looking to keep him fresh for the playoffs.
“He’s impressive, man, so we’re gonna keep using him the right way,” Frazier said.
Morris is the leader and backbone of the defense and showed his play-making ability as a linebacker when he returned an interception 30 yards in the third quarter that gave Lakeland a 28-6 lead.
“He ran like a little flat route to the flat,” Morris said. “It bounced off the shoulder. I ended up catching it and scoring.”
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Author : The Ledger
Publish date : 2024-10-22 08:06:40
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