Zephyrhills had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 46-0 win over the Springstead Eagles. This was payback for the Bulldogs, who suffered a 16-13 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Zephyrhills got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Patrick Harding out in front who threw for 250 yards and three TDs while completing 71.4% of his passes, and also punched in one score on the ground. Graylon Johnson was another key rusher, rushing for 132 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 11 carries.
Zephyrhills didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tyson McCullough and Lawson Fontaine JR.
Coming up, Zephyrhills will welcome Wesley Chapel at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Springstead, they will head out on the road to take on South Sumter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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