Pirates bear down
Port Charlotte's Gregg Patton kept constant pressure on Palmetto Ridge High School's QB all night during Friday's football game in Port Charlotte.
SUN PHOTO BY CHRIS SAVAGE
Port Charlotte High School quarterback Traige McClary runs for a 44-yard touchdown during the first quarter of Friday night's game against Palmetto Ridge in Port Charlotte. The Pirates won, 32-20.
SUN PHOTO BY CHRIS SAVAGE
Port Charlotte High School's Ty Tyler picks up a fumble with less than a minute remaining in Friday's game against Palmetto Ridge.
PORT CHARLOTTE — Port Charlotte High School used a crushing running attack and a bruising defense to beat Palmetto Ridge 32-20 on Friday night.
The Pirates (3-1) rushed for 315 yards, pulling away in the second half for the victory. Quarterback Traige McClary rushed for 127 yards and had 54 yards passing to lead the Pirates.