The Lennard Longhorns will square off against the Palmetto Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Lennard 4.1, Palmetto 14) so any points scored will be well earned.
Things were looking good for Lennard after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 14-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Parrish Community. The matchup marked the Longhorns' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Despite their loss, Lennard saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. London Green, who picked up 87 receiving yards and one touchdown, was perhaps the best of all.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 3.3 yards per carry. The team can thank Robert Gibbons for the heroic effort on defense: he. Lennard's ground attack was stronger, having averaged five.
Meanwhile, Palmetto entered their tilt with Manatee on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They strolled past the Hurricanes with points to spare, taking the game 31-13.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lennard fell to 7-1. As for Palmetto, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Lennard has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 163.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Palmetto struggles in that department as they've been averaging 159 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Lennard ended up a good deal behind Palmetto when the teams last played back in October of 2024, losing 42-24. Will the Longhorns have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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