Football Recap: Eustis Takes a Loss

Eustis was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost to the Mount Dora Hurricanes on the road by a 30-14 margin. The Panthers lost against the Hurricanes in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 56-14 score last time.

Tymir Gaines produced another solid performance rushing for 147 yards and two scores while picking up 8.2 yards per carry, and also picking up 60 receiving yards for Mount Dora. With that strong performance, Gaines is now averaging an impressive 103.9 rushing yards per game.

Eustis' loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Mount Dora, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-7.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Eustis will venture away from home to face off against Oviedo at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mount Dora, they will head out to take on The Villages Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Buffalo's defense has only allowed 9.7 points per game this season, so the Hurricanes' offense will have their work cut out for them.