A victory for Wharton just wasn't in the cards on Saturday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the Gaither Cowboys at home and fell 54-6. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 286th, while the Cowboys are ranked 50th).
Duke Corley threw for 107 yards and a touchdown.
Woo Greene was his top target, picking up 78 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Leading Gaither to victory were Ej Archield Jr and Elija Mason. Archield Jr threw for 170 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes, while Mason gained 148 total yards and two touchdowns. Mason really tore up the turf during one magnificent 71-yard run. Bryan Hamilton was another key player, picking up 112 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Wharton's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Gaither, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wharton will square off against Armwood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Armwood will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Wharton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gaither, they will take on Cypress Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Gaither is facing Cypress Creek at the right time seeing as Cypress Creek is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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