The Hernando Leopards will challenge the Dunnellon Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hernando's defense has only allowed 10.3 points per game this season, so Dunnellon's offense will have their work cut out for them.
On Thursday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Hernando beat Nature Coast Tech 13-8. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Leopards.
The critical scores for Hernando came from Aajyrah Adams and Carlie Grant.
Hernando didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Keyasia Gaines, Ayana Kincade, and Kenderlyn Hart picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Dunnellon walked away with it. They claimed a resounding 27-0 win over the Knights. The match marked the Tigers' most dominant victory of the season.
Hernando better keep an eye on Aubrey Williams. She was instrumental in Dunnellon's win, picking up 36 receiving yards and a pair of scores. An impressive showing, but Williams really ramped things up playing D: she made three total tackles and defended two passes in addition to snagging an interception which she returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Dunnellon's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Hernando, their victory bumped their record up to 12-3.
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