Football Preview: Tarpon Springs Spongers vs. Lakewood Spartans
Tarpon Springs is 0-6 against Lakewood since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Tarpon Springs Spongers will host the Lakewood Spartans at 7:30 p.m. Tarpon Springs will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Friday, Tarpon Springs came up short against Pinellas Park and fell 34-21.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lakewood). They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Boca Ciega 35-34. The victory was some much needed relief for the Spartans as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Ayden Wallace was the offensive standout of the game as he threw for 318 yards and a touchdown while picking up 15.1 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 44 yards. 133 of those passing yards were hauled in by Dmari Roberts.
Tarpon Springs' loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Lakewood, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-4.
Tarpon Springs might still be hurting after the 21-0 defeat they got from Lakewood in their previous meeting back in October of 2018. Will Tarpon Springs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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