Pasco scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They lost to the Hernando Leopards at home by a 28-13 margin. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 15-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Hernando's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Michael Saltsman, who rushed for 32 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 118 yards while completing 77.8% of his passes. Another back making a difference was Gabriel Sansone, who gained 145 total yards and a touchdown.
Pasco's defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Hernando, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pasco will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Seminole at 7:30 p.m. on October 18th. Hernando will also get a bit of a break before their next match: they'll face off against Lecanto at 7:30 p.m. on October 18th.
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