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Panthers outlast Thunder in offensive showdown

The ODA football team fell to Bradenton Christian 55-40 in Class 2A-District 5 action Oct. 2.


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 9:27 a.m. October 5, 2015
  • East County
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The Out-of-Door Academy football team made a number of big plays through the air during its Class 2A-District 5 game versus Bradenton Christian Oct. 2. 

But the Panthers made a few more plays in the second half, as Bradenton Christian pulled away from ODA 55-40 in an offensive shootout. 

ODA freshman quarterback Anthony Squitieri, who was making his first start under center, threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns. He also ran for a score. Freshman wide receiver Austin Brinling caught seven passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Squitieri also connected with Kendall Johnson for a 9-yard touchdown and Owen Han for a 32-yard score. 

The Thunder held a 27-20 halftime lead; but was unable to hold off Bradenton Christian down the stretch, as the Panthers scored five touchdowns in the second half. Junior quarterback Dominick Otteni threw for 269 yards and four touchdowns to lead the way for Bradenton Christian. He also rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns. 

ODA returns to non-district action Oct. 9, as the Thunder plays host to St. Petersburg Catholic. 

The Out-of-Door Academy football team takes the field in its district game versus Bradenton Christian Oct. 2.
The Out-of-Door Academy football team takes the field in its district game versus Bradenton Christian Oct. 2.
ODA freshman wide receiver Austin Brinling hauls in a catch for a first down early in the first quarter.
ODA freshman wide receiver Austin Brinling hauls in a catch for a first down early in the first quarter.
ODA hosted Bradenton Christian in its second district game of the season Oct. 2.
ODA hosted Bradenton Christian in its second district game of the season Oct. 2.
Freshman quarterback Anthony Squitieri hands the ball off to sophomore running back Dakota Dickerson.
Freshman quarterback Anthony Squitieri hands the ball off to sophomore running back Dakota Dickerson.
ODA freshman Anthony Squitieri threw four touchdowns and ran for another score in his first start under center.
ODA freshman Anthony Squitieri threw four touchdowns and ran for another score in his first start under center.
ODA freshman wide receiver Austin Brinling caught seven passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns.
ODA freshman wide receiver Austin Brinling caught seven passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns.
ODA junior running back Jason Fineberg breaks a tackle in the first quarter.
ODA junior running back Jason Fineberg breaks a tackle in the first quarter.
ODA running back Jason Fineberg talks with quarterback Anthony Squitieri during the Thunder's district game versus Bradenton Christian.
ODA running back Jason Fineberg talks with quarterback Anthony Squitieri during the Thunder's district game versus Bradenton Christian.
Bradenton Christian's Winston Spencer races past ODA lineman Chris Poole en route to a 47-yard touchdown.
Bradenton Christian's Winston Spencer races past ODA lineman Chris Poole en route to a 47-yard touchdown.
ODA senior Trenton Radigan returns a kickoff in the first quarter.
ODA senior Trenton Radigan returns a kickoff in the first quarter.
ODA senior Trenton Radigan returns a kickoff in the first quarter.
ODA senior Trenton Radigan returns a kickoff in the first quarter.
ODA junior Kendall Johnson returns a kick for the Thunder.
ODA junior Kendall Johnson returns a kick for the Thunder.
ODA junior Kendall Johnson returns a kick for the Thunder to close out the first quarter.
ODA junior Kendall Johnson returns a kick for the Thunder to close out the first quarter.
Bradenton Christian's Kevin Etienne defends ODA's Austin Brinling in the first half.
Bradenton Christian's Kevin Etienne defends ODA's Austin Brinling in the first half.

 

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