Football Preview: Weeki Wachee Hornets vs. Citrus Hurricanes
Weeki Wachee has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Citrus Hurricanes at 7:30 p.m. Weeki Wachee's defense has only allowed 16.6 points per game this season, so Citrus' offense will have their work cut out for them.
Weeki Wachee's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Anclote 33-0 on the road. That looming 33-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hornets yet this season.
Richard Hanshaw had an outrageously good game as he threw for 140 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Leelen Wright was another key player, rushing for 117 yards on only nine carries.
Meanwhile, Citrus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against West Port, falling 45-6. The Hurricanes were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-0.
Weeki Wachee now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Citrus, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Everything went Weeki Wachee's way against Citrus in their previous matchup back in September of 2020, as Weeki Wachee made off with a 25-0 win. Will Weeki Wachee repeat their success, or does Citrus have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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