The Springstead Eagles will square off against the Hernando Leopards at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Springstead will be strutting in after a win while Hernando will be coming in after a defeat.
Springstead's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed last Friday. They claimed a resounding 51-0 victory over Pasco on the road. The win was just business as usual For the Eagles, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Connor Mccazzio was a one-man wrecking crew for Springstead as he rushed for 110 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Springstead was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 264 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Springstead's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. Leading the way was Xylus Pastrana and his an interception.
Meanwhile, Hernando fell victim to Crystal River and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a 9-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pirates. Having soared to a lofty 54 points in the game before, the Leopards' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Springstead's record is now 3-0. As for Hernando, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Friday's match might be decided in the trenches. Springstead has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 184 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hernando struggles in that department as they've been averaging 154.7. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Springstead strolled past Hernando when the teams last played back in October of 2023 by a score of 28-13. The rematch might be a little tougher for Springstead since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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