SOUTH DADE STOPS SOUTHWEST, 44-12

South Dade put the game out of reach with a 23-point third quarter on its way to a 43-12 victory over Southwest at Harris Field. The Buccaneers (7-0, 2-0) jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the first quarter and extended it to 20-0 in the second period before quarterback Nicholas Graham hit receiver Ian Valdes with a 27-yard scoring pass with 3:53 left in the half. Southwest went for two points and came up short. South Dade threatened to score on the ensuing possession, but Anthony Marshall intercepted a pass deep in Eagles territory to end the drive, making it 20-6 at halftime. The Buccaneers outscored Southwest 23-0 in the third quarter to end all doubt, but the Eagles (2-5, 0-2) scored on the final play of the game as Graham ran the ball in from five yards out. The stats are here.

Ian Valdes scored his third touchdown of the season on a 27-yard reception