{"id":11336,"date":"2025-01-03T13:56:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T18:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/?p=11336"},"modified":"2025-01-03T13:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T18:57:50","slug":"landrum-lions-varsity-football-team-celebrates-championship-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/ponte-vedra\/landrum-lions-varsity-football-team-celebrates-championship-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Landrum Lions varsity football team celebrates championship season\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Jennifer Werba<br><a href=\"mailto:mail@floridanewsline.com\">mail@floridanewsline.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Landrum Lions have capped off a sensational football season with a commanding 21 \u2013 8 victory in the championship game, showcasing their dedication, teamwork, and hard work.<br>Quarterback Hudson Cleek led the offense with a 62 percent completion rate, more than 1,500 passing yards, and 16 touchdowns. His connection with standout receiver Evan Sproull, who tallied 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns on 39 receptions, was a driving force behind the team\u2019s success. Nate Bestic also shone, contributing 450 rushing yards, 300 receiving yards, and six touchdowns, while Coleton Ritch and Eston Wardell delivered crucial catches throughout the season.<br>The Lions\u2019 defense, led by Jace Murchison with 75 tackles, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions, was equally formidable. Key contributions came from Bennett Zimmer, Brody Maddox, and Andrew Delgado, with a combined 18 sacks. Sproull and Bestic added versatility on defense, with Bestic\u2019s championship-sealing pick-six capping an extraordinary effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Photos courtesy Jennifer Werba<br>Landrum Lions varsity 2024 football team with the Championship Trophy.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jennifer Werbamail@floridanewsline.com The Landrum Lions have capped off a sensational football season with a commanding 21 \u2013 8 victory in the championship game, showcasing their dedication, teamwork, and hard work.Quarterback Hudson Cleek led the offense with a 62 percent completion rate, more than 1,500 passing yards, and 16 touchdowns. 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