The Mainland High School (Daytona Beach, Fla.) Buccaneers defeated the Coffee Trojans 14-7 in Homecoming at Jardine Stadium Friday night.
The Trojans took a 7-0 lead with 5:58 left in the second quarter when a long punt return by Tresean Smith helped set up a touchdown by KJ Debruce. Coffee carried that 7-0 advantage into halftime.
In the second half, the Buccaneers scored 14 unanswered points. Late in the third quarter, Mainland quarterback Sebastian Johnson connected with Kadin Flores for a 22-yard touchdown. A minute into the fourth quarter, Johnson found Chris Butler for a 43-yard score.
Mainland had three drives stall deep in Coffee territory. The Bucs attempted field goals on all three; two were blocked, one missed outright.
The Trojans are 2-3 on the season. The region schedule begins next week with a trip to Warner Robins for a showdown with the 0-5 Northside Eagles.