Springstead unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Zephyrhills Bulldogs and fell 46-0. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Zephyrhills' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Patrick Harding led the charge by throwing for 250 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes, and also punching in one TD on the ground. Graylon Johnson was another key rusher, rushing for 132 yards and a pair of scores on only 11 carries.
Coming up, Springstead will square off against South Sumter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Zephyrhills, they will challenge Wesley Chapel at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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