JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Jacksonville Sharks extended their winning streak to seven games with an exciting last second blocked field goal to sweep the Fishers Freight on Saturday. The Sharks move to 8-1 on the season.

After a rocky start, the Sharks quickly settled in and found their rhythm. The defense responded in a big way, highlighted by a massive hit from Clay Fields III and a goal-line stand that saw DB John Hugginsforce a turnover in the end zone. Isaiah Major scooped up the loose ball and returned it all the way to the Fishers 11-yard line, setting up Billy Bowens to walk untouched into the end zone for the game's first score and a 7-0 Sharks lead.

However, the Freight quickly fought back, turning the game into a score-for-score battle. Fishers answered to open the second quarter and tie the game at 7-7, but Jacksonville responded immediately. Redd Douglas punched in a touchdown, and Marc Orozco added the deuce to push the lead to 16-7. After Fishers cut the deficit to 16-14, Jacksonville delivered the play of the half. With just 3 seconds remaining in the first half QB James Cahoonconnected with Douglas, who then found Jimmie Robinson Jr. on a wild hook-and-ladder trick play that resulted in a touchdown, sending the crowd into a frenzy and extending the Sharks' lead to 23-14. Fishers added a late FG before halftime, but the Sharks carried a 23-17 advantage into the break.

A battle ensued throughout the second half as the game went back and forth until the Freight finally took the lead, 34-30. Fishers had a chance to extend the lead to 7 but missed a late field-goal attempt, giving Jacksonville the ball with just 50 seconds remaining. The Sharks tried to move the ball slowly down the field.  and use the clock.  Coach Gibson did a great job of both as Cahoon connected with Billy Bowens on a big play to move the Sharks down the field. On the very next play, Jimmie Robinson Jr. ran in for a touchdown to give Jacksonville a 36-34 lead.

But there were a few seconds left on the clock. After a quick pass to gain some yards the Freight lined up for a FG and a chance to win the game. After a Sharks timeout to Ice the kicker the Freight lined up for the kick.  The ball was snapped and the Sharks Defensive line made a huge push and blocked the kick to seal the victory. The final score was 36-34.

The Sharks stay at home and play next Saturday as they look to extend the winning streak to 8. It's Christmas in June and tickets are on sale now.

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