Lecanto didn't have done well against The Villages Charter recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Lecanto Panthers blew past The Villages Charter Buffalo 38-0 at home. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 145th, while the Buffalo are ranked 320th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
JT Tipton rushed for 101 yards on only eight carries, and also threw for 151 yards and a touchdown.
Braylen Moore was his top target, picking up 91 receiving yards.
The win made it two in a row for Lecanto and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for The Villages Charter, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lecanto will take on Nature Coast Tech at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for The Villages Charter, they will welcome South Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Villages Charter will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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