Naples, Immokalee, Barron Collier, Golden Gate, Palmetto Ridge win preseason classics
NAPLES 25, NORTH FORT MYERS 14
At Staver Field, Naples High School
• Naples led 18-0 at halftime, but North Fort Myers outscored the Golden Eagles offense 14-0 in the second half and outgained Naples 133 yards to 101. Naples’ only points after halftime came when junior Paul St. Louis returned the third quarter kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown.
• The Eagles were playing without senior running back Chez Mellusi, a Clemson commit who rushed for 1,505 yards last season. Mellusi was resting a sore hamstring and will play next week, Naples coach Bill Kramer said.
• North senior Shomari Mason rushed for a game-high 125 yards. He also had two interceptions as a defensive back. His 60-yard run in the first quarter took the Red Knights inside the Naples 20, but the drive ended on a blocked field goal.
• Senior Drew Wiltsie, in his first season as Naples’ starting quarterback, completed just five passes. However, they went for 110 yards, including a 46-yard score to St. Louis in the second quarter.
• The Knights’ strong showing in the second half came thanks to their new quarterback. Senior Jesse Charles threw for 91 yards in the second half, including touchdowns of 34 and 23 yards, both to sophomore receiver Daniel Pilgram.
Next games: Aug. 24 – Miami-Edison at Naples, North Fort Myers at Riverdale
-- Adam Fisher
NFM 0 0 7 7 – 14
NA 8 10 7 0 – 25
First quarter
NA – Chase Bertucci 5 run (Bertucci pass from Drew Wiltsie), 8:08
Second quarter
NA – Paul St. Louis 46 pass from Wiltsie (Nick Herber kick), 9:01
NA – Herber 32 field goal, 4:56
Third quarter
NA – St. Louis 94 kickoff return (Herber kick), 11:45
NFM – Daniel Pilgram 34 pass from Jesse Charles (Ethan Bennett kick), 8:53
Fourth quarter
NA – Pilgram 23 pass from Charles (Bennett kick), 8:23
IMMOKALEE 40, GULF COAST 0
At Tudryn Field
• Sophomore running back Raheem Toombs announced his arrival emphatically, rushing for a game-high 160 yards on eight carries, including an electrifying 66-yard touchdown scamper to start the third quarter
• Indians star quarterback RJ Rosales left the game in the third quarter with a left shoulder injury, but said he’d be fine to play in the season opener against Golden Gate.
• Gulf Coast had a chance to take the early lead, with junior quarterback Justin Mattia hitting receiver Brandon Jonas for a big gain down the field. Jonas was stripped on the play, with Immokalee recovering inside its 5. The Indians drove down the field and grabbed the edge on the first of two Jose Perez field goals.
• The Sharks pulled off a gutsy fake punt inside their own 5, trailing 13-0 in the second quarter. Punter Eli Carter saw the right side of the field open and sprinted for a 32-yard gain.
• Charles Toombs showed his versatility for the Indians, starting the game in the slot on offense and at his customary free safety position on defense. He also filled in for Rosales at quarterback, ripping off a 71-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
Next games: Aug. 24 – Immokalee at Golden Gate; Lely at Gulf Coast
-- Andrew Sodergren
I 3 17 13 7 - 40
GC 0 0 0 0 - 0
First quarter
I - Jose Perez 30 field goal, 5:56
Second quarter
I - Nevertesonne Lahens 70 pass from RJ Rosales (Perez kick), 10:00
I - Perez 37 field goal, 5:43
I - Raheem Toombs 1 run (Perez kick), 10.5 2nd
Third quarter
I – R. Toombs 66 run (pass failed), 11:35
I – Charles Toombs 71 run (Perez kick), 6:34
Fourth quarter
I – Eddie Joseph 6 run (Perez kick), 7:25
BARRON COLLIER 34, LELY 6
At Cougar Stadium
• Barron Collier got off to a scorching start. After holding Lely to a three-and-out, the Cougars needed just one play to get on the board as Jason Grimes hit Jayden Rolle in stride down the right sideline for a 55-yard score.
• A junior, Grimes completed 8 of 19 attempts for 154 yards with four touchdowns. He had three TD tosses in the first half alone.
• Rolle, a senior who also plays defensive back, had a banner game. Not only did he catch Grimes' first pass on his fingertips while stretching out, but he had two carries for 63 yards including a dashing 38-yard touchdown gallop.
• Drew Powell, a junior, carried the load for the Cougars. A strong runner, Powell had 86 yards on 12 totes. He also had 55 yards on receptions, including a swing pass to the left flat that he turned into a 38-yard score.
• Lely coach Fritz Jacques thinks Henderson Francois is one of the top two running backs in Collier County and it was easy to see why. Against Barron Collier's stacked line, Francois managed just 41 yards on 11 carries. But he busted loose on an 80-yard touchdown kickoff return that easily left the Cougars in his wake. He had a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown called back.
Next games: Aug. 24 -- Barron Collier vs. Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.), 6 p.m.; Lely at Gulf Coast, 7 p.m.
-- Dana Caldwell
L 0 0 0 6 -- 6
BC 13 7 0 14 -- 34
First quarter
BC -- Jayden Rolle 55 pass from Jason Grimes (run failed), 9:47
BC -- Drew Powell 38 pass from Grimes (Mason Campbell kick), 1:55
Second quarter
BC -- Parker Narrell 4 pass from Grimes (Campbell kick), 2:17
Fourth quarter
BC -- Rolle 38 run (Campbell kick), 10:47
L -- Henderson Francois 80 kickoff return (pass failed), 10:33
BC -- Luke Hancock 15 pass from Grimes (Campbell kick), 1:26
GOLDEN GATE 40, LaBELLE 6
At Titan Stadium
• Before Friday’s preseason game, Golden Gate coach Mike DiGrigoli said he wanted his team to “build momentum” as it opens against Immokalee next week. Build momentum the Titans did, scoring on their first four possessions.
• Big plays marked Titans’ scores: QB Ryan Magel threw touchdown passes of 31 and 63, and 39 yards. Senior RB Jay Herard scored on a 61-yard run. Hunter Jones picked up a Herard fumble and went 35 yards to paydirt.
• The Gate has a weapon in kicker Augustine Morales, who booted a field goal easily from 49 yards.
• Cowboys QB Bryce Hall was chased all night but remained composed, connecting with fellow senior Enrique Hall for 28 yards for LaBelle’s lone score.
• LaBelle RB/DE Maynard Blackmon was an all-area honorable mention in Lee County last season. In limited action on Friday, the senior picked up where he left off. His biggest play was a 42-yard kick return.
Next games: Aug. 24 -- Golden Gate vs. Immokalee; Labelle at SFCA
-- Scott Clair
LAB 0 6 0 0 -- 6
GG 23 7 3 7 -- 40
First quarter
GG -- Jones 35 fumble return (Herard pass from Magel). 10:43
GG -- Herard 63 run (Herard run) 4:59
GG -- Canton 31 pass from Magel (Morles kick) 0:46
Second quarter
GG -- Williams 61 pass from Magel (Morales kick) 9:42
Lab -- Hernandez 28 pass from Hall (kick blocked) 4:42
Third quarter
GG -- FG Morales 49 2:54
Fourth quarter
GG -- Herard 39 pass from Magel ( Morales kick) 6:03
PALMETTO RIDGE 33, IDA BAKER 6
At Palmetto Ridge
• Kamonte Grimes had himself a game, recording a touchdown reception and a punt return touchdown. But the highlight came on a meaningless 27-yard catch where he bobbled the ball with one hand and reeled it in as he went to the ground.
• Key to the game: It was 6-0 Palmetto Ridge when Ida Baker was lining up for a field goal to cut the score in half. Palmetto Ridge’s Voshon Siriac blocked the field goal attempt and Colby Singletary returned it 79 yards for a touchdown and a 10-point swing.
• Palmetto Ridge coach Chris Toukonen: "It was the first time for a lot of these guys playing under the lights. We have a lot of sophomores and nine underclassmen on defense, but this is the most talented team I’ve seen here."
• The Bulldogs were able to put some strong drives together, but were unable to convert once they reached the red zone.
• The Bulldogs’ Eric Swanson took over quarterback duties in the fourth quarter and got things going. He drove the team 60 yards on quarterback scrambles and a 36-yard pass to James Logan.
Next games: Aug. 24–Ida Baker at Lakewood Ranch; Aug. 31–Riverdale at Palmetto Ridge
-- James Kellerman
PR 13 17 0 3–33
IB 0 0 0 6–6
First quarter
PR—Kamonte Grimes 3 pass from Evan Rodriguez (kick failed) 7:57
PR—Colby Singletary 79 blocked field goal attempt return (C.J. Moya kick) 3:51
Second quarter
PR—FG 22 C.J. Moya 11:57
PR—Tayshun Lesane 17 run (C.J Moya kick) 3:51
PR—Kamonte Grimes 35 punt return (C.J. Moya kick) 1:33
Fourth quarter
IB—Eric Swanson 14 run (kick failed) 7:20
PR—C.J. Moya 26 FG 1:21
Miami Edison 28, South Fort Myers 6
At South Fort Myers
• South Fort Myers senior Freddie Ward shouldered most of the offensive load for the Wolfpack, carrying 21 times and catching four passes for just under 80 total yards and a touchdown.
• Two fumbles in the first quarter by the Wolfpack led to Miami Edison’s first 16 points in the game.
• The Wolfpack had a comeback brewing, with a chance to cut the Edison lead from 14 to 8, but the Red Raiders defense stuffed a fourth-down rush attempt on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line midway through the fourth quarter.
• Both teams were rusty, with each squad suffering through double-digit penalties. South was unable to capitalize on over 100 yards in penalties by Miami Edison that kept multiple drives alive deep in Red Raiders territory.
Next game: Aug. 24 — South Fort Myers at Cape Coral
-- Erich Ladwig
Edison 16 6 0 6 — 28
South 0 0 6 0 — 6
First quarter
Edison — #13 25 yard TD run (2 pt conversion good)
Edison — #14 55 yard fumble return for TD ( 2 pt conversion good)
Second quarter
Edison — #8 2 yard TD run (pass failed)
Third quarter
South — Freddie Ward 1 run (conversion failed)
Fourth quarter
Edison — #9 35 yard INT return (kick failed)
Estero 41, First Baptist 36
At Jeff Sommer Stadium
• Estero junior quarterback Tanner Elliott passed for 163 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown pass.
• The Wildcats separated themselves from the Lions with touchdowns at the end of the first half and in the beginning of the second half.
• Estero's Duvell Green made two highlight catches to finish with two touchdowns on the night, catching a touchdown over a defender, and catching another pass that deflected off a defender before finding the end zone.
• First Baptist sophomore quarterback Brady Dean powered the Lions’ offense passing for 307 yards and throwing four touchdowns.
• The Lions came close to catching the Wildcats in the closing moments of the game after Kyle Batiato and Dean connected for their third touchdown with 1:15 left to play, but the Lions couldn’t beat the clock.
Next games: Aug. 24 -- Estero at Mariner; Evangelical Christian at First Baptist
-- Miguel Rodriguez
E 12 15 7 7 -- 41
FBA 7 14 0 15 -- 36
First quarter
FBA – Ethan Fletcher 40 interception (Erick Tello kick) 9:22
E – Myles Alceus 35 pass from Tanner Elliot (kick failed) 7:48
E – Alceus 12 pass from Elliot (run failed) 1:42
Second quarter
E – Avery Smyrnios 20 pass from Elliot (Mason Crowell kick) 10:11
FBA – Kyle Batiato 25 pass from Brady Dean (Thomas Casey pass from Dean) 6:12
FBA – Batiato 30 pass from Dean (kick failed) 4:20
E – Duvell Green 45 pass from Elliot (John Malooly run) :13
Third quarter
E – Jack Warson 10 fumbled punt return (Crowell kick) 5:15
Fourth quarter
FBA – Austin Edie 20 pass from Dean (Dean run) 9:23
E – Green 31 pass from Elliot (Crowell kick) 7:07
FBA – Batiato 6 pass from Dean (Tello kick) 1:15
ST. JOHN NEUMANN 19, OUT-OF-DOOR 0
At St. John Neumann
ODA 0 0 0 0 -- 0
SJN 0 0 19 0 -- 19
Third quarter
SJN -- Jensen Jones 81 run (Tim Birmingham kick) 11:42
SJN -- Jensen Jones 5 run (kick failed) 6:28
SJN -- Wendy Luders 2 run (kick failed) 3:50
Final score
Moore Haven 41, Marco Island Academy 0
Week 1 Schedule
Aug. 24
Barron Collier vs. Regis Jesuit, Disney World, 6 p.m.
Bishop Verot at Cardinal Mooney, 7 p.m.
Out-of-Door Academy at Canterbury, 7 p.m.
South Fort Myers at Cape Coral, 7 p.m.
Oasis at Gateway Charter, 7 p.m.
Sebring at Lehigh, 7 p.m.
LaBelle at SFCA, 7 p.m.
Immokalee at Golden Gate 7 p.m.
Lely at Gulf Coast 7 p.m.
Community School vs. Marco Island at Barron Collier 7 p.m.
St. John Neumann at Keswick Christian 7 p.m.
Fort Myers at Clewiston, 7:30 p.m.
Ida Baker at Lakewood Ranch, 7:30 p.m.
North Fort Myers at Riverdale, 7:30 p.m.
Cypress Lake at Island Coast, 7:30 p.m.
Dunbar at Charlotte, 7:30 p.m.
Estero at Mariner, 7:30 p.m.
Evangelical Christian at First Baptist, 7:30 p.m.
Miami-Edison at Naples 7:30 p.m.
BYE: East Lee County, Palmetto Ridge
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