Football Preview: Weeki Wachee Hornets vs. Crystal River Pirates
Weeki Wachee is 1-7 against Crystal River since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Weeki Wachee Hornets will face off against the Crystal River Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Crystal River is hoping to do what Bishop McLaughlin Catholic couldn't on Monday: put an end to Weeki Wachee's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Everything went Weeki Wachee's way against Bishop McLaughlin Catholic as Weeki Wachee made off with a 34-14 win. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by 20 points or more this season.
Weeki Wachee's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Leelen Wright, who rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Alex Wilson was another key receiver, picking up 139 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Crystal River posted their biggest win since August 25, 2023 on Monday. They blew past Central, posting a 42-7 victory at home. The Pirates' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Weeki Wachee's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Crystal River, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Weeki Wachee took a serious blow against Crystal River in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, falling 41-0. Can Weeki Wachee avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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