North Broward Hospital District Presents BCAA GAME OF THE WEEK Everglades 38     Monarch 0

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It was an evening of firsts! The first year Everglades Gators can lay claim to being in first place and undefeated after a convincing 38-0 win over the Monarch Knights.

Gator running back Jonathan Woodward (#2) led a crushing running attack that amassed over 320 yards. History was made on the Gators' first play from scrimmage. After taking the hand off from quarterback Andre Murphy (#7), Woodward cut to the outside and sprinted 66 yards for the Gators' first score. Jonathan Woodward’s name will be immortalized in Everglades history as the first student athlete to score a Gator touchdown.

The Gators jumped out to a 17-0 first quarter lead, and never looked back. At half time, the Gators were in full control leading 31-0. Andre Murphy also made history by throwing the first Gator touchdown pass when he connected with Cody Carlson in the end zone for a 28-yard score.

The Gators and Knights experienced the same challenges facing first year ball clubs. Both teams’ lack practice facilities, lockers, showers and a home stadium. Nevertheless, both schools came out with exuberance pride and passion. For the Monarch and Everglades community it was a moment to celebrate the present and dream of the future.

North Broward Hospital District Sports Medicine Program

As the exclusive provider of sports medicine for the Broward County Athletic Association and School Board, the North Broward Hospital District Sports Medicine team is all about keeping athletes of all ages in the game. The Sports Medicine team consists of nationally certified and licensed athletic trainers in 20 BCAA high schools who provide daily treatment and assessment of injuries during all practices and games. In addition, the community’s most skilled orthopaedic physicians and other sports medicine physicians volunteer for the schools as team physicians. The District Sports Medicine team also offers pre-participation physicals for students each year.

BCAA and North Broward Hospital District Sports Medicine are a part of the winning team at your school. For all your sports medicine needs call (954) 796-3916.