The Sickles Gryphons will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Oviedo Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Sickles is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were outmatched by Jefferson on the road and fell 36-0. The loss leaves the Gryphons without a win on the season.
Meanwhile, Oviedo couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 45-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bishop Moore.
Oviedo might have lost, but man, Chance Nixon was a machine: he picked up 115 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 107 yards. Another player making a difference was Jerome Curry, who threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Even though they lost, Oviedo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 217 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 198 rushing yards in four consecutive matches dating back to last season.
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