Niceville kicked off their season with an absolute statement win, handily beating Fort Walton Beach 28-7 in the Kickoff Classic on Thursday night at Steve Riggs Stadium. This wasn’t just a win; it was a showcase, and folks, we’ve got to talk about what we saw.
Gilyard Runs Wild, McCoy Gets His
Niceville running back Jakobe Gilyard was straight-up unstoppable. He rushed for *two* touchdowns, an incredible start to the season. You saw him taking handoffs from quarterback Deagan McCoy, tearing through the Fort Walton Beach defense. McCoy wasn’t just handing off either; he punched in a touchdown himself, celebrating hard with his team. What a way to light up the scoreboard right out of the gate!
Defense Shuts It Down, Choctaw Snags Preseason Rank
It wasn’t just the offense bringing the heat. Niceville’s defense absolutely shined in that 28-7 victory. They were relentless, constantly pressuring Fort Walton Beach quarterback Lavin McDaniel. We saw Dominic Ealy trying to take down McDaniel, who was looking downfield, trying to get rid of the pass against that rush. Eli Bradley made a catch for FWB, but he was taken down hard, and Bryson Gay was battling it out with Niceville receivers. Speaking of early season buzz, Choctaw football has already snagged a Super 25 preseason rank and is locked into the top 5 in 4A. Early season action is getting heated!
Niceville’s 28-7 win was a dominant performance to start the year. With Gilyard already scoring big and that defense looking lockdown, this team is going to be one to watch. What a way to ignite the season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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