Marlins Blank Pirates 18-0 in Middle School Football Opener

Destin defeated Pryor 18-0 in their season opener on Aug. 27, with the Marlins' defense limiting the Pirates to 59 yards of total offense. The game was complicated when starting quarterback Joseph Cope suffered an injury on the third offensive play, forcing Destin to adjust its game plan, but backup Brantley Adams and running back Amaree Claridy led the offense to 275 yards.

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