Lakeland Streaks By Sebring, 38-3.

The Dreadnaughts traveled to Sebring on Friday night and set Fireman’s Field ablaze with a powerful rushing attack, timely passing game, dominant defense, and game-changing special teams performance.

Lakeland controlled the game on the ground, rushing 34 times for 232 yards and four touchdowns. Xavion Mitchell (RB) paced the Dreadnaughts with 108 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Ahnarri Cooper (RB) added 51 yards and a score on nine rushing attempts, while Kelin Hendrix (QB) contributed 55 yards and two touchdowns on six carries.

The Dreadnaughts also found success through the air. Kelin Hendrix (QB) completed 8 of 13 passes for 102 yards, highlighted by a 43-yard touchdown connection with Cam Fuse (WR). Fuse led all Lakeland receivers with two receptions for 51 yards.

Sebring got on the scoreboard first when Trey Holman (Kicker) drilled a 38-yard field goal with 5:19 remaining in the opening quarter, giving the Blue Streaks an early 3-0 advantage.

That lead stood into the second quarter before Lakeland seized complete control of the game. Sebring’s opening possession of the period ended with a blocked punt, giving the Dreadnaughts possession at the Blue Streaks’ 26-yard line. Three plays later, Lakeland capitalized with a 24-yard touchdown run to move ahead 7-3.

The Dreadnaughts struck again on Sebring’s next punt attempt, blocking it and returning the loose ball three yards for a touchdown to extend the lead to 13-3 with 8:38 left before halftime.

Lakeland added another score on its ensuing possession, needing just one play to cover 43 yards through the air for a touchdown and a commanding 19-3 halftime lead.

The Dreadnaughts picked up right where they left off in the second half, scoring on their opening drive of the third quarter to push the advantage to 26-3. Later in the period, Lakeland recovered a Sebring fumble at the Blue Streaks’ 17-yard line and converted the takeaway into a six-play scoring drive, capped by a 2-yard touchdown run. The Dreadnaughts carried a 32-3 lead into the fourth quarter.

Lakeland put the finishing touches on the victory with a 16-play, 71-yard drive in the final quarter, ending with a 4-yard touchdown run to make the final score 38-3.

The Dreadnaughts will be back on the road next Friday for a pivotal showdown against Bartow. The Yellow Jackets enter the matchup with a 5-2 record after a thrilling 27-24 overtime victory over Lake Gibson. With the District 5A-6 championship on the line, kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM.