Bulldog squads notch wins

The East Manatee Bulldog Pop Warner football teams all posted victories Sept. 6.

Tavion Derisma scored two touchdowns and kicked a field goal to lead the Mitey Mite team to a 28-7 victory over the East Tampa Bandits.

Keven Everhart and Kevion Wilson each added a touchdown. Isaac Ashley and Luke Petitta lead the way defensively for the Bulldogs.

The Junior PeeWee team defeated the Bandits 6-0 in overtime. Ryan Franks connected with Deonte McFarland on fourth down and 13 for the game-winning score.

In PeeWee action, the Bulldogs defeated the Inverness Storm 19-0. Trailing 12-0, East Manatee scored 19 unanswered points on a pair of touchdowns by Markel McWhite and a touchdown by Robby Goecker. Carson Goda and Michael Gagnon each had an interception in the final minutes to preserve the victory over the Bulldogs.

The Junior Midget squad edged past the Bandits 19-12.

The Unlimited squad improved to 2-0 with a 12-0 victory over the Bandits. Jake Hepler connected with Cameron White for a 60-yard touchdown to give the Bulldogs a 6-0 lead at halftime. White added a 1 yard touchdown run in the second half.

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