Football Recap: Lecanto Panthers vs. Leesburg Yellow Jackets
There's no place like home for Lecanto, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They pulled ahead with a 14-13 photo finish over the Leesburg Yellow Jackets on Friday.
Delonzo Washington was a one-man wrecking crew for Lecanto as he rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, and also caught a touchdown. Washington also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble, making 12 total tackles, and defending a pass. Lecanto also got help from Braylen Moore, who showed off his sure hands for 86 receiving yards.
Lecanto wouldn't let Leesburg keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Washington, Moore, and Josh Patrick picked up one apiece. Lecanto got some further help from Eli Pace: he made 13 total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Leesburg lost, don't look at Xavier Irizarry. Despite the final result, he threw for 187 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Lecanto's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Leesburg, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 6-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lecanto will head out to challenge Springstead at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lecanto is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.9 points per game this season. As for Leesburg, they will venture away from home to take on South Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Lake will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Leesburg surely won't give up without a fight.
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