JENSEN BEACH – All it took was one big play to change the game for Dominic Duran and the Jensen Beach Falcons.

Down 7-0 to Sebastian River in his team’s Week 9 matchup (Oct. 20) on the road, the 5-foot-9, 220-pound running back (‘24) had a 35-yard touchdown run that inspired the team en route to their eventual 40-14 win.

BREAKOUT RUN: @Dominicduran25

Week 9: 8 carries, 70 yards, TD; 1 rec., 12 yards

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— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) October 26, 2023

BREAKOUT PLAYER OF WEEK 9: 772

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— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) October 23, 2023

“It feels great to be player of the week,” Duran said. “It shows people the hard work I put in everyday at practice. My coaches help me everyday on making myself better as a player and a person. It’s just great to see my hard is being noticed.”

In eight regular season games, Duran has posted the following statistics:

•420 rushing yards

•45 receiving yards

•465 all-purpose yards 

•3 touchdowns

Here’s hoping we see more from Duran over at least the next three games, which are as follows:

Week 10: Home vs. Bayside – Tonight (Oct. 26) at 7 p.m.

Week 11: Away at Martin County – Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.

Week 12: Class 3S-Region 3 quarterfinal round – Opponent TBA

PHOTO CREDITS: DFX Visuals