WESTON – Once Deonta Fair intercepted the pass of Lucas Tellefsen during the first drive of the game, there was no looking back for the University School Suns. The defending 4A champions took down the Cypress Bay Lightning by a score of 37-7 on Sept. 12.
Leading the way for the Suns was junior running back Jordan Scarlett, who totaled an impressive 188 yards on 16 carries as well as three touchdowns on the evening. However, it was not only the ground game that got it done for the University School offense.
Auburn commit and quarterback Sean White completed 16 of 28 passes, which totaled up to 217 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. By comparing the passing stats alone of both teams, it would be simple to conclude that the Suns would have the upper hand, as Tellefsen went one of six on the night along with two interceptions.
The University School defense, headed by LB Richard Yeargin III and CB Qunicy Wilson, a Florida Gator commit, forced two fumbles off of the Cypress Bay offense as well. Although the Lightning running backs seemed to consistently put head coach Mark Guandolo’s team in good field position, the defending 8A runner-ups were never able to cash in.
Replacing Matt Dayes at the tailback position for Cypress Bay still seems to be a work in progress, as six players for the Lightning got at least four carries on the night. The only score from the Bay came from a QB sneak by Tellefsen, but senior Dylan Rupert and freshman Mikey Epstein had a combined 19 carries for 81 yards.
Looking ahead, both teams will begin district play next Friday night, as the Suns will host Somerset Academy and Cypress Bay will travel to Pembroke Pines in a showdown with the undefeated Flanagan Falcons, coached by Devin Bush.
