Football Preview: Palmetto Tigers vs. Largo Packers
After two games on the road, Palmetto is heading back home. They will host the Largo Packers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Palmetto's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three games.
Palmetto's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 38-0 win over Lakewood Ranch. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won five contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
Trez Yarn was his usual excellent self, rushing for 58 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while also picking up 44 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 33 points the game before, Largo was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They and Steinbrenner were almost perfectly matched up, but Largo suffered a 7-6 defeat. The match marked the Packers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Sincere Mcclinton put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 102 yards on only 13 carries. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 102 rushing yards.
Largo dropped their record down to 6-4 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Palmetto, their victory bumped their record up to 9-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Palmetto has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 176.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Largo struggles in that department as they've been averaging 168. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Palmetto against Largo in their previous meeting back in September of 2020, as the team secured a 37-6 win. Does Palmetto have another victory up their sleeve, or will Largo turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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