DAVIE – To kick off Week 10 in Broward County, the Jupiter Christian Eagles took on the NSU University School Sharks.
In the Thursday night game (Oct. 26), No. 1 seed NSU University School soundly beat No. 4 seed Jupiter Christian 63-48.
As the game commenced, it was clear that it would be a high scoring game. Midway through the second quarter, the Sharks led 14-13 and there were no signs of these two teams slowing down.
At around the five-minute mark of the second quarter, these teams started trading blows again. Only this time, it was at a faster pace.
Down by one, Jupiter Christian was able to walk down the field and score. A two-point conversion gave the Eagles the lead, 21-14.
After a good kick return by NSU, the home team was able to make their way down the field quite effortlessly as well.
With about three minutes left in the first half, running back Jacques Dixson was able to punch it in from 13 yards out to help tie the game.
At the two-minute mark, after a big gain the Eagles threw an interception to the NSU Sharks.
NSU University School then proceeded to advance the ball deep into Jupiter Christian territory with a big time throw from senior quarterback Jett Yurgealitis to receiver Bradyn Potter.
Shortly following that, a touchdown was negated by a blindside block. However, it didn’t matter as NSU found its way back into the end zone with a 20+ yard touchdown to receiver Belal Loganon on another dime by Yurgealitis.
In a matter of two minutes, the two teams had placed the ball in the end zone three times.
Following the kickoff, a personal foul on a big hit by safety Devin Mila gave the Eagles great field position nearing the end of the half.
A deep pass from the Eagles freshman quarterback Champ Smith to sophomore receiver Cayden Alula over two defenders put the Eagles inside the Sharks 5-yard line with a few seconds left in the half.
Alula proceeded to finish the drive with the score as time expired in the quarter to tie the game at 28-28.
As the game continued, both teams again traded blows.
To open up the third quarter, the Sharks quarterback was dealing as they easily marched down the field and ended with a 20-yard strike to receiver Belal Logan.
The Sharks went for the onside kick, but the Eagles recovered and ended up with great field position.
After a few plays, Smith tossed a 21-yard touchdown pass to Alula.
The Eagles tied it up, making it 35-35.
Another methodical drive with a mixture of running and passing plays ended on a 14-yard strike for the NSU score.
After the score, NSU was able to force a three-and-out and receive the ball back inside the 50.
With a little shake and bake, Yurgealitis rushed it in from over 15 yards out and made the score 49-35.
As the night continued, both teams traded scores. And after a hard fought battle, the Eagles (6-3) ultimately ended up losing 63-48 to the Sharks (9-0).
WEEK 11 LOOK AHEAD
The Sharks will be home next week against Westminister Academy on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.
STORY AND COVER PHOTO: Fenthon/Top Shot Files
