- November 27, 2024
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BY JEFF DAWSEY | SPORTS WRITER
With senior wide receiver and linebacker Raushod Floyd as the new team captain, Seabreeze battled to a 20-7 preseason victory on the road, on Aug. 22, over St. Augustine.
In just the first half alone, the Sandcrabs forced a fumble and intercepted three passes, which led to two made field goals by senior Sam Hayworth, one traveling 44 yards, and a touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Miller, who found Floyd streaming down the sideline for the season’s first touchdown.
Just before halftime, St. Augustine got on the board with a touchdown pass of their own to narrow the lead to 13-7.
In the second half, Seabreeze struggled to move the ball on the ground.
“Not to make any excuses, but we lost 80% of our offensive line,” coach Marc Beach said. “We lost our quarterback and a significant wide receiver to injury. We have young players stepping up right now, so I’m confident that we’ll get it turned around.”
In the final quarter of the game, just when St. Augustine began marching the ball down the field, Floyd grabbed a fourth interception and returned it all the way for a touchdown to close out the game.
“We’re going to surprise a lot of people this year,” said Floyd, who scored both of Seabreeze’s touchdowns.
“Raushad made a bunch of plays out there for us,” Beach said. “He’s a four-year starter, and tonight, he proved the players made the right choice in nominating him team captain.”
Floyd’s mother, Quennedda Floyd-Carter, cheered as he raced down the field for both of his scores. After the game, she spoke of Floyd’s hard work, which she hopes will land him in college, and his desire to put the team before himself. Floyd conveyed the same message, saying, “My teammates allowed me to make those plays out there on the field.”
The Sandcrabs’ first season game will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, against Spruce Creek.
