LAKE WALES, FL - In a challenging SUN Conference football opener at Tye Athletic Field, Warner University Royals suffered a defeat by Florida Memorial with a final score of 43-15 on October 5, 2024. Despite the valiant efforts, the Royals could not secure a win against the dominant Lions.

The game began with promise for the Royals, who fell to a distressing 30-3 at halftime. However, the Warner squad showed resilience in the second half. Key player Cameron Miller stepped up, scoring two touchdowns, which brought some momentum back to the Royals. Despite these efforts, Florida Memorial maintained a firm grip on the game, controlling the pace and ultimately securing the win.

Contributions from other Warner players included Clyde Holland, who led with 62 rushing yards, and D'Arcy Harris, who made a pivotal interception. Dillon Hubbard also contributed by kicking a 10-yard field goal. Collectively, these performances highlighted promising aspects of the Royals' strategy, even if the outcome was not favorable.

Looking forward, Warner University faces a critical match-up against the Thomas University Nighthawks on October 19, 2024, back at Tye Athletic Field in Lake Wales, FL.