Coral Gables sets school record in first quarter, runs away from Miami Beach

Led by its defense, host Coral Gables set a school-record for most touchdowns scored in the first quarter as the Cavaliers remained unbeaten by rolling to a 54-0 rout of Miami Beach.

Coral Gables improved to 7-0 while the Hi-Tides dropped to 3-5.

Gilbert Frierson scored two of the four defensive touchdowns for Gables as Ben Saldivar and Robert McWilliam III both had fumble recoveries for a touchdowns.

Jamar Thompkins contributed to the win with two touchdowns.

The Cavaliers next face Columbus (5-3) at Tropical Park on Friday.

This story was originally published October 21, 2016 at 8:47 PM with the headline "Coral Gables sets school record in first quarter, runs away from Miami Beach."