Hawks coach Cara Swayze has spent the last 28 years building a winning culture at Spruce Creek.

Spruce Creek gave up two defensive touchdowns to the Bulldogs.

Atlantic gashed Seabreeze's defense for five rushing touchdowns.

The Hawks were led by Takara O'Brien's 40.

Howard returned to his alma mater and the site of his first head coaching gig after six seasons at Atlantic.

Spruce Creek scored a pair of runs in the fifth inning to take the lead for good.

The Hawks finished second as a team, 1-point behind Navarre.