Clearwater was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were dealt a 42-14 defeat at the hands of the Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders. While losing is never fun, the Tornadoes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 140th, while the Marauders are ranked tenth).
When it comes to explaining why Clearwater lost, don't look at Jaylen White. Despite the final result, he rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 52 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards White has posted since back in September of 2023.
Jershaun Newton had a dynamite game for Clearwater Central Catholic, rushing for 122 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 119 yards on eight of 17 attempts. Nasir Hutchinson was in the mix as well, providing Clearwater Central Catholic with two touchdowns.
Clearwater's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Clearwater Central Catholic, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with that win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Clearwater will square off against Largo at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Largo will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Clearwater surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clearwater Central Catholic, they will take on Trinity Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clearwater Central Catholic has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 133 points over their last three matchups.
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