- April 18, 2024
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FPC's Malakai Grant celebrates after the Bulldogs' win. Photo by Ray Boone
The Bulldogs' Ja'Corey Benjamin defends a pass against Bradford. Photo by Ray Boone
Jonathan Richard leaps for a catch against DeLand. Photo by Ray Boone
Altarik Lumpkins hauls in a catch against DeLand. Photo by Ray Boone
FPC's Ty Jenkins celebrates after a touchdown. Photo by Ray Boone
Altarik Lumpkins celebrates after scoring a touchdown. Photo by Ray Boone
Bulldogs celebrate after winning the tournament. Photo by Ray Boone
Flagler Palm Coast's football team competed against seven other teams for the title at the Spruce Creek Hawks' 7-on-7 tournament on the morning of Friday, June 28.
After going 3-1 in pool play, losing only to Sanford Seminole due to a late interception thrown by the Bulldogs (interceptions are worth 3 points in 7-on-7 competition), the Bulldogs handily toppled Spruce Creek in the opening round of the tournament, scoring on every offensive possession.
Then came their game against DeLand — a bitter district foe.
"All games are fun," FPC offensive coordinator Matt Johnson said, "But when you're playing against a team from your district, you always have a bit of a chip on your shoulder."
The trash talking was immediate. Players and coaches from both teams joined in. However, FPC came out on top, winning 17-6.
The Bulldogs defeated Bradford 25-6 in the championship game.
FPC's head coach, Travis Roland, wasn't there to celebrate the victory with his team, but he was there in spirit.
"The mission for today was to be sure we were prepared to play the way coach Roland would expect us to," said Johnson, playfully sporting Roland's "famous" neon green Nike cap. "I think the kids competed well. They came together today."
