Jarrod Kelly absolutely detonated for South Fork last night! The junior wide receiver returned the opening kickoff a blistering 69 yards for a touchdown, kicking off a dominant 48-0 triumph over Legacy High School on Thursday evening, Aug. 27, at South County Regional Park. The Bulldogs simply never looked back after that explosive start.
Special Teams Is No Joke
South Fork’s special teams is emerging as a serious weapon. Kelly’s 69-yard kickoff return was his first for a score this season, and he described it simply, “I just saw the hole and ran and took it to the house.” Coach Eric Kresser knows the value, saying, “It’s always good when you get scores on special teams.” This isn’t a fluke either. Last week, the Bulldogs also returned a punt for a touchdown in their 45-0 shutout win over Port St. Lucie High. Talk about setting the tone with big plays!
Kelly’s End Zone Tour Continues
That kickoff return was just the start for Kelly’s big night. He was just getting started finding the end zone, adding two receiving touchdowns to his tally. He snagged a 46-yard post route for a score in the first quarter, showing off that speed. Then, in the second quarter, he hauled in an 18-yard out route for another touchdown. These three scores by Kelly were South Fork’s first three touchdowns of the entire game, cementing his status as the catalyst for the Bulldogs’ explosive offense.
With Jarrod Kelly delivering multi-touchdown performances and special teams consistently putting points on the board, South Fork is showing some serious early season form. Keep an eye on these Bulldogs; they’re making big statements already.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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