- November 23, 2024
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Quarterback Darrell Thomas carries a defender, on his way to a first down run.
Isaiah Stubbs goes up and catches an interception, getting FPC the ball back.
Senior defensive lineman Lio Eveillard plants DeLand's quarterback in the ground for a sack on fourth down.
Que'Shaun Byrd breaks down the sideline for a 51-yard touchdown run. Photos by Jeff Dawsey
Sitting at 1-5, the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs (2-5, 1-2) knew they had blown their postseason chances. How did they respond? They put together their best game this season, routing DeLand 34-21 Friday, Oct. 21, in DeLand.
“Our kids are always going to work hard,” coach Tommy Moody said. “We’ve kept up our spirits because we all love what we do. We have a great group of kids.”
Senior star running back Que’Shaun Byrd – nearing the end of his accomplished high school career – amassed nearly 300 yards, including 51-, 64-, and nine-yard touchdown runs and an 80-yard touchdown catch. But, even this performance felt bittersweet to him.
“It felt great,” he said, “but, at the same time I was a little disappointed. Based on the game we just put together, I saw that we had it in us to play like that. If we would've been playing that that entire season, we would've been going to the playoffs.”
On the defensive side of the ball, Lio Eveillard recorded two sacks, and Isaiah Stubbs recorded an interception.
With two games remaining in the season, Byrd says he wouldn’t consider this season a total waste, if the Bulldogs can win out or at least show resemblances of their win over DeLand.
Say that again: “If we would've been playing that that entire season, we would've been going to the playoffs.”
QUE’SHAUN BYRD
