Pinellas Park was the 49-21 winner over Bayshore when they last played one another back in November of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The Patriots fell 26-20 to the Bruins on Friday. Despite 86 more yards than the Bruins, the Patriots couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Pinellas Park saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jhai Hitchcock rushed for 176 yards and a pair of TDs.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.8 yards per carry. The team can thank Gabriel Dilworth for the heroic effort on defense: he. Pinellas Park's ground attack was stronger, having averaged five.
Gabriel Dilworth
| 09/05/25 @ Bayshore | 14 |
| 08/29/25 @ East Lake | 11 |
| 08/22/25 vs Largo | 8 |
Pinellas Park's defense didn't let Jaydis Wiley., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. Dilworth was especially locked on to Bayshore's QB and sacked him twice. Dilworth is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least eight every time he's taken the field this season. Pinellas Park got some further help from Kemarion Taylor: he made nine total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Bayshore got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jayden Gibson out in front who picked up 83 receiving yards and two scores.
This is the second loss in a row for Pinellas Park and nudges their season record down to 1-2. As for Bayshore, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Looking ahead, Pinellas Park will face off against Lakewood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bayshore, they will take on Braden River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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