Atlantic football opens season with defensive win against Spanish River

Atlantic football secured an 18-7 victory against Spanish River in their 2026 regular season opener on August 21. The game featured a strong defensive performance that marked the start of quarterback Max Griner's tenure with the Eagles. Despite numerous penalties and a game duration of three hours and 40 minutes, Atlantic maintained consistency on defense while showing growing pains on offense. Key contributions came from running back Omari St. Fort, who scored a crucial touchdown, and the defense, which forced multiple turnovers. Atlantic now looks ahead to their next matchup against Vero Beach.

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