Defending 8A state champion Apopka was in mid-season form Friday night in their spring game against Winter Haven.

The Blue Darters jumped out to a 28-0 lead as they rolled to victory, 46-13, on the Bright House Sports Network Subway Restaurants Game of the Week.

Blue Darters quarterback Zack Darlington had three touchdowns on the ground and two in the air, combining for 228 total yards (151 pass, 77 rush).

Apopka stormed out of the gates when J.J. Simmons returned the opening kick-off 95 yards for the score. Darlington then found the endzone on a 1-yard touchdown run, followed by a 35-yard touchdown pass to Ray Ray Smith to make it 22-0.

The Blue Devils got on the scoreboard in the 2nd quarter on an 80-yard touchdown run by D'Angelo Gaines. Gaines finished with 92 yards on 11 carries. Winter Haven quarterback Darian Mills was 6 of 12 passing with 60 yards and a score.

Click the video link for highlights and a game recap.