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Record: 4-7 (2-1 District 5A-3 Record)


PLAYOFFS - Regional Quarterfinals
November 16
- 31-0 loss to Daytona Beach Mainland
Highlights: Buchholz QB Kevin Prindle threw for 111 yards and senior WR Henry Hill reeled in five passes for 86 yards, but the Bobcats were unable to overcome five turnovers and a stingy Mainland run defense.

November 9 - 30-20 loss to Flagler Palm Coast
Highlights: Flagler Palm Coast, an 8-2 regular season and state playoff qualifier, was another tough opponent for the Bobcats. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 16 point advantage, before Buchholz senior Henry Hill returned a kickoff 78 yards for a TD. Bobcats QB Kevin Prindle, who completed 18 of 28 throws for 182 yards, tossed second half TD passes to Jamiel McCleod (55 yards) and Jonathan Dennison (14 yards), but the 'Cats could not overcome the early deficit. McCleod finished with 11 catches for 156 yards.

November 2 - 28-21 loss to Fleming Island*
Highlights: The Buchholz Bobcats will have to go on the road for the playoffs, after the Fleming Island Golden Eagles mounted a second half comeback in this battle for the District 5A-3 championship. Buchholz held a 14-0 halftime advantage, but the Eagles scored 2 TDs in the third quarter and the game-winner in the fourth.

October 19 - 24-20 win over Gainesville*
Highlights: The Buchholz defense grabbed three Gainesville fumbles and senior Jameil McCleod picked off a Hurricanes' pass. McCleod also scored the game-winning TD for the Bobcats on a pass by QB Kevin Prindle. Prindle connected with Henry Hill for another score and Antoine Hughes ran for a TD. Sophomore kicker Brad Phillips booted a field goal for the 'Cats' first score of the game.
Video Highlights: GHS goes up early Bobcats defense pounces on fumble ; BHS grabs another 'Canes fumble ; Phillips gets Bobcats on the board ; Henry Hill TD reception gives 'Cats halftime lead
 
October 12 - 3-0 win over Wakulla
Highlights: The Buchholz defense gave up just 135 yards to Wakulla and the Bobcats earned their first shutout of the season. Sophomore kicker Brad Phillips nailed a 35-yard field goal with 4:45 left in the game for the only points.

October 5 - 18-6 win over Orange Park*
Highlights: The Bobcats turned around a three-game losing streak to earn the victory in their first District 5A-3 contest of the season. Buchholz took an 18-0 first half lead on scores by senior WRs Jameil McLeod and Henry Hill and a special teams
TD by Robert Dixon, who returned a blocked field goal 80 yards.

First Half of Season Recap

September 28 - 33-21 loss to Niceville
Highlights: Buchholz lost to a Class 5A state ranked team for the second straight week, this time to seventh ranked Niceville. LB Richard Hagley had two sacks for the Bobcats and WR Jameil McLeod scored three TDs on passes from QB Kevin Prindle, who threw for 240 yards.

September 21 - 42-20 loss to Lake Gibson
Highlights: Buchholz visited state powerhouse Lake Gibson (ranked third in Class 5A) and suffered its second consecutive loss. The Braves returned the opening kickoff for a TD, returned a punt for a TD for their second score and took an interception back 44 yards to go up 22-0 before the second quarter was half over. The Bobcats gained only 19 total yards in the first half.

September 13 - 39-17 loss to North Marion
Highlights: Buchholz QB Kevin Prindle completed ten passes, including six throws for 86 yards to Bobcats WR Henry Hill. RB Antwan Hughes scored on a three-yard run, but the North Marion offense proved too potent for the 'Cats.

September 7 - 19-18 win over Columbia
Highlights: Buchholz jumped out to a 12-0 lead, after a 27-yard TD pass from Kevin Prindle to Jamiel Mcleod and Jordan Labby scored on a 9-yard run. Buchholz safety Drew Gadaire snagged a second-quarter INT. Columbia tied the game, but Prindle found McLeod for an OT TD and Stephan Naglee made the extra-point. The Tigers found the end zone, too, but their point attempt was blocked by the 'Cats. (Photo: QB Kevin Prindle connected for a TD pass with Jamiel McLeod on this play).
VIDEO:
 'Cats Block Pass On Fourth Down;  Drew Gadaire interception ; Bobcat TD Celebration; Tough Bobcats Defense!

August 31 — 22-15 loss @ Eastside

Highlights: Senior Jamiel McCleod returned a kickoff 71 yards for a go-ahead TD late in the game. However, Eastside recovered a fumble and drove 46 yards for the winning score. Senior WR Henry Hill racked up 101 yards receiving from QB Drew Gadaire.

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