{"id":28406,"date":"2025-10-31T19:10:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T19:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/28406\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T19:10:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T19:10:09","slug":"island-coast-picks-up-first-win-of-season-downing-ida-baker-40-37","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/28406\/","title":{"rendered":"Island Coast picks up first win of season, downing Ida Baker, 40-37"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Gator quarterback Terrance Taylor looks downfield for a receiver as Ida Baker\u2019s Jayven Rivera chases him out of the pocket. \u00a0<\/p>\n

MARK CLIFFORD<\/p>\n

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The Bulldog offensive line opens a huge hole for Nikolas Korf as he adds more yards to his record-breaking total of 329 yards rushing in a single game.<\/p>\n

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Gator wide receiver Tondrick Mack tries to fight off the tackle attempt by Ida Baker\u2019s Roderick Thompkins.<\/p>\n

MARK CLIFFORD<\/p>\n

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Bulldog cornerback\u00a0Dominic Salerno breaks up the pass intended for Gator receiver Cody Johnson. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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FOOTBALL<\/p>\n

Island Coast 40, Ida Baker 37:\u00a0The Gators picked up their first win and the Crosstown Showdown trophy in a wild contest to end the season.\u00a0Alijah Touchstone ran for an Island Coast score, Michael Clark raced 60 yards on a punt return, Curtis Walton Jr. had an 80-yard pick-six and Christian Henderson caught a pass from Terrance\u00a0Taylor Jr. to give Island Coast a 26-17 halftime\u00a0lead. Nickolas Korf set an Ida Baker (3-7) record with 329 yards rushing, scoring two touchdowns in the second half. Paytrell Coleman ran for two more Bulldogs TDs. Coleman\u2019s second\u00a0touchdown pushed Ida Baker up 37-26. From there Taylor rallied Island Coast (1-9) for the win with scoring passes to Henderson (41 yards) and Walton on an 85-yard bomb. Touchstone added a two-point conversion for the Gators (1-9). Korf ended his senior season at Ida\u00a0Baker with 1,474 yards and 11 touchdowns rushing.<\/p>\n

Cypress Lake 44, Mariner 34:\u00a0Senior\u00a0Owen O\u2019Leary passed for three touchdowns, including a\u00a0TD\u00a0on the last pass of his Tritons career. Mariner found itself in a 16-0 hole early, battled back to within 22-20, only to see Cypress Lake (7-3) keep pulling away. Steven Carter, Jamarion Corbett and Jervontae Johnson were on the receiving end of O\u2019Leary\u2019s scoring passes. Eric David had a short run for a TD. Cooper Rivera kicked two field goals for the Tritons (3-7).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cape Coral 62, Gateway 0:\u00a0There was no drama at Cape Coral High, where the\u00a0Seahawks (9-1) crushed Gateway. Jermaine Skinner and Caleb Cobb piled up six rushing\u00a0touchdowns for Cape Coral. TJ Schley and Carter Heisler were on the receiving end of TD p[asses from Derek Hooker. James Hall finished the rout with a rushing TD.<\/p>\n

Charlotte 37, North Fort Myers 7:\u00a0Charlotte (6-4) led 37-0 on its way to a probable playoff berth. The Tarpons intercepted three passes and blocked a punt. The Red Knights (4-6) scored on Adrian River\u2019s 25-yard touchdown reception from Ryan Johnson. North\u2019s Christian Weber finished the season with 979 yards\u00a0rushing.<\/p>\n

Oasis 20, Golden Gate 16:\u00a0Down 16-13 in the last minute of play, Jackson Sabath\u00a0connected with Kaleb Stengel for a game-winning 55-yard touchdown pass. Cameron Hill and Kevin Cisneros ran for scores as the Sharks finished 3-6, including wins in their last two games.<\/p>\n

Miami Palmetto 20, Bishop Verot 10:\u00a0Deshon Jenkins had a 21-yard touchdown and Coltobn\u00a0Lamb kicked a 39-yard field goal. Despite a losing record\u00a0(4-6) the Vikings could still earn a place in the Class 3A region playoffs after playing a brutal regular-season schedule.<\/p>\n

BOWLING<\/p>\n

FHSAA Championships<\/p>\n

At Boardwalk Bowl, Orlando<\/p>\n

BOYS<\/p>\n

Individual championship:\u00a02 James McGill (Astronaut) d. 4 Devin Bailey (Sports Leadership & Management) 2-1.<\/p>\n

Team championship:\u00a0Astronaut 5-3, Seabreeze 3-1.<\/p>\n

Mariner results<\/p>\n

Championship bracket:\u00a011 Jayden Brown (JG) d. 5 Mikey Testa (M) 2-1. 4 Devin Bailey (SL&M) d. 13 Trey Lemus (M) 2-0.<\/p>\n

Consolation bracket:\u00a0Shelby Davis (ER) d. Lemus 2-0. Testa d. Matthew Gambolz (MC) 2-0. Lincoln Moyer (A) d. Testa 2-0.<\/p>\n

Final rankings:\u00a012 Mikey Testa. 13 Trey Lemus.<\/p>\n

GIRLS<\/p>\n

Individual championship:\u00a07 Carly Rhodes (Largo) d. 6 Malayna Calo (Bell Creek Academy) 2-1.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tBulldog cornerback\u00a0Dominic Salerno breaks up the pass intended for Gator receiver Cody Johnson. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tGator wide receiver Tondrick Mack tries to fight off the tackle attempt by Ida Baker\u2019s Roderick Thompkins.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tThe Bulldog offensive line opens a huge hole for Nikolas Korf as he adds more yards to his record-breaking total of 329 yards rushing in a single game.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0East River 3-1, Bell Creek 1-3 (Bell Creek came out of consolation bracket)
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