Sebring is 4-0 against Kathleen since October of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After each having a week off, both will shake off the cobwebs and take on one another at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Kathleen is facing Sebring at the wrong time: Sebring suffered their first home loss of the season two weeks ago and they're likely out for redemption. They and the Highlanders were almost perfectly matched up, but they suffered a 14-13 defeat. The loss continues a trend for the Blue Streaks in their matchups with the Highlanders: they've now lost six in a row.
Despite the defeat, Sebring got top-tier performance from Keveun Mason, who rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Mason is now averaging an impressive 118.2 rushing yards per game.
Sebring wouldn't let Lake Wales keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sebring can thank Christopher Campbell and Z Taylor for forcing both of them. Taylor also set a new season high mark in total tackles with ten.
Even though they lost, Sebring was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 220 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Kathleen was not able to break out of their rough patch two weeks ago as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 42-6 loss at the hands of Auburndale. The Red Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-6.
Sebring's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2. As for Kathleen, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything went Sebring's way against Kathleen in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as Sebring made off with a 26-0 win. Does Sebring have another victory up their sleeve, or will Kathleen turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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