American throttles Hialeah Gardens to get first win of season

Quarterback Steve Hollingsworth led an aerial attack as the Patriots (1-2) got their first win of the season, 41-0, at Milander Park.

Hollingsworth threw for 249 yards and accounted for a pair of touchdowns. American’s defense helped out by not only shutting Gardens (2-1) out, but Malique Harley recovered a fumble in the end zone to contribute to the final score.

TOP TWO

Hollingsworth: Passed for 249 yards with a touchdown in the air and on the ground.

Marquez Jackson: Had a 90-yard kick return for a touchdown as well as three catches for 37 yards.

THEY SAID IT

“I give all the credit to the defense. They shut them down and got us the ball.”

—Hollingsworth

Sergio Bonilla

This story was originally published September 19, 2015 at 12:05 AM with the headline "American throttles Hialeah Gardens to get first win of season."