Football Game Preview: Lake Weir Hurricanes vs. Umatilla Bulldogs

The Lake Weir Hurricanes will square off against the Umatilla Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

On Friday, Lake Weir was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 12-6 to Pine Ridge. The Hurricanes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Umatilla strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They enjoyed a cozy 35-20 victory over Crystal River. Give the Bulldogs' offense some serious credit: that high-scoring performance was actually the fewest points they've scored all season.

Umatilla's win came from a few key players Lake Weir will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Bryce Norflee, who picked up 141 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 64 yards. Ray Jenkins was another key player, throwing for 180 yards and three TDs.

Umatilla's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Lake Weir, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.

Lake Weir ended up a good deal behind Umatilla when the teams last played back in October of 2024, losing 48-34. Will the Hurricanes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.