The Lecanto Panthers will square off against the Crystal River Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lecanto's defense has only allowed 16 points per game this season, so Crystal River's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Lecanto strolled past Gainesville with points to spare, taking the game 24-7.
Delonzo Washington had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, and also picked up 38 receiving yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Braylen Moore, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Crystal River entered their tilt with Hernando on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Their defense stepped up to hand the Leopards a 9-0 shutout. That looming 9-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Pirates yet this season.
Lecanto's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Crystal River, their win bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.
Everything came up roses for Lecanto against Crystal River when the teams last played back in October of 2023 as the squad secured a 43-6 victory. In that game, Lecanto amassed a halftime lead of 21-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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