Leesburg unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a hard 40-22 fall against the Eustis Panthers on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Even though they lost, Leesburg was charging into the backfield all evening and finished the game with four sacks. That's the most sacks they have managed all season.
Despite the result, Leesburg's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Brennan Henderson and Terrell Wells, who racked up all four sacks between them.
Jackson Currie had a dynamite game for Eustis, throwing for 162 yards and 3 touchdowns on only 13 passes, while also rushing for 62 yards and 1 score.
Leesburg's loss dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Eustis, their record is currently 1-0.
Leesburg wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 63-0 defeat against East Ridge on the 28th. As for Eustis, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 19-14 loss against Mount Dora on the 28th.
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