It was good to be home. The Dragons delivered a valiant effort, fueled by the energy of their raucous home crowd, but ultimately fell to Countryside Christian (Gainesville) in a divisional matchup, 20-14.
Countryside entered the game with a 3-0 record, having secured an impressive victory over perennial powerhouse Shorecrest Prep the previous week. Aware of the challenge ahead, the Dragons spent the week preparing both physically and mentally for the uphill battle. Throughout the game, the scoreboard reflected a much closer contest than many anticipated.
However, this did not mean the Dragons played or coached perfectly throughout the night. There were a handful of plays the team wished they could redo and some coaching decisions that, in hindsight, might have been different. Such is the nature of football.
The goal of winning the division remains within reach, though the Dragons will need some assistance from other schools to achieve it. For now, their focus is on controlling what they can—winning the next two divisional games and seeing how the rest unfolds.
The Dragons will return to their home turf for alumni weekend, set to face the Indiana School for the Deaf Orioles in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
For stats and more info:
https://www.maxpreps.com/fl/st-augustine/florida-school-for-the-deaf-and-blind-dragons/football/schedule/
Season Record: 0-4