New Smyrna Beach Cudas trailing Winter Haven early in third quarter, 24-20

Winter Haven runs a play early in third quarter Headline Surfer photo by Henry Frederick / Winter Haven runs a play from its own 20-yard line early in the third quarter, leading the New Smyrna Beach Cudas, 24-20 midway through the third quarter in a playoff game Friday night at New Smyrna Beach Stadium.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Cudas head coach Lance Jenkins knew it was going to be no picnic against 10th ranked Winter Haven in tonight's playoff game at New Smyrna Beach Stadium. And he was right. The Cudas entered the second half trailing 21-20.

Midway through the third quarter, Winter Haven tacked on a field goal to increase its lead to 24-20.

The Cudas recovered a fumble at Winter Haven's 44-yard line with just under 7 minutes to go in the third quarter.