- November 23, 2024
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Coach Tommy Moody Photo by Jeff Dawsey
Jimmie Robinson goes untouched into the end zone for a third-quarter touchdown.
Que'Shaun Byrd ended his high school career with over 3,500 rushing yards.
Nelson Paul dives to try and block the quarterback's pass. Photo by Steven Libby
The Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs (3-6) ended their season with a 40-13 blowout over the Seabreeze Sandcrabs Friday, Nov. 4, at FPC.
The win featured underclassmen who showed signs of promise for the future, but head coach Tommy Moody won't be the man to lead them.
FPC Athletics Director Steve DeAugustino notified Moody the Friday after the Mandarin loss that he would not be returning to coach next season.
"I felt we became stagnant on offense, defense, with the team play in general," DeAugustino said. "It's not just about wins and losses, but I feel like we need a breath of fresh air. Tommy has been a great coach, a great person to work with, but I just didn't see us progressing this year."
The Bulldogs won seven games but lost 12 over the last two seasons.
When asked his thoughts on the firing, Moody said, "Two years is not enough, but if they want someone else in the position, that's fine. Hopefully whoever they get will do better. What we do is for the kids. So, I wouldn't want the next guy to do worse."
Based on their opponents' schedule, the Bulldogs played one of the toughest schedules in the state. All six of their losses came by way of playoff teams, except Mandarin which played in a district three-way tie with Spruce Creek and Sandalwood.
Going forward, DeAugustino says the program will post the job, and it will begin the interview process.
Season finale recap: Senior running back Que'Shaun Byrd got off to a quick start, scoring a 65-yard rushing touchdown on the second play of the game. After just his third run of the night, Byrd had run for 163 and two scores. He would finish with 188 yards, leaving in the third quarter with an ankle injury.
Sophomore Jimmie Robinson picked up where Byrd left off, catching a 58-yard touchdown reception just before halftime and scoring a four-yard score run in the third quarter.
After giving up two straight touchdowns, the Bulldogs responded with a trick play that turned into a score. Thomas connected with Garrett Linton on an out route, and Linton found a wide open Anfernee Brown in the end zone for a 32-yard touchdown pass.
To cap off the night and send the Bulldogs into the offseason, freshman Ty Jenkins ran in a score from five yards to put FPC up 40-13.
