After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Springstead, Hernando was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They blew past the Central Bears, posting a 41-7 win on the road. That's more bragging rights for the Leopards, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gabriel Sansone had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 146 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. Those 146 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Hernando wouldn't let Central keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as David Collins, Sam Jackson, and Keaundre Gavin picked up one apiece. Jackson is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last 15 games he's played dating back to last season. Another thorn in Central's side was Isaac Hiett, who picked up two sacks and made seven total tackles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hernando was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 361 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Hernando's record now sits at 2-3. As for Central, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-3 record.
Hernando will challenge Pasco at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hernando is facing Pasco at the right time seeing as Pasco is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Central, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome New Smyrna Beach at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. New Smyrna Beach will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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