Tavares High School junior running back Tamauri Collins turned in a performance to remember Friday night, scoring five touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs to a commanding 65-6 victory over county rival Eustis.

Tamauri carried the ball 14 times for 142 yards, averaging more than 10 yards per carry in the win. The speedster, who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.54 seconds, broke through the Panthers’ defense repeatedly, showcasing the explosiveness that has made him one of Lake County’s most dangerous playmakers.

(Tamauri has been among the top running backs in Lake County this year.)

Through the season, Tamauri is averaging 9.4 yards per carry as the Tavares High offense has opened holes allowing him to plow his way through the defense. The victory marked one of Tavares’ most dominant showings in

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