The Wharton Wildcats will take on the Wiregrass Ranch Bulls at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Wharton hasn't scored more than 13 points for 14 games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Last Monday, Wharton was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 12-6 to Riverview.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Wiregrass Ranch, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They blew past North Tampa Christian Academy 39-7 on Wednesday. The Bulls might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 25 points or more this season.
Wharton better keep an eye on Brawner Kaitlyn. She was instrumental in Wiregrass Ranch's win, throwing for 188 yards and four touchdowns while completing 71.4% of her passes. Kaitlyn's passing game has become a key predictor of the Bulls' success: the team is undefeated when her passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 3-5 otherwise. Aixa Barrera was in the mix too, providing Wiregrass Ranch with two TDs.
One reason for the win was Wiregrass Ranch's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Alyse Hopkins, Amy Ferrera, and Amelia Mena, who each picked up one sack apiece. Barrera got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Wiregrass Ranch now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Wharton, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
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