The Largo Packers will face off against the Palmetto Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Largo is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
Largo is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 33 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Steinbrenner on Thursday. They and the Warriors were almost perfectly matched up, but they suffered a 7-6 defeat. The match marked the Packers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Largo's loss came about despite a quality game from Sincere Mcclinton, who rushed for 102 yards on only 13 carries. Mcclinton's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 102 rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Palmetto waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Mustangs 38-0. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won five contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
Trez Yarn was his usual excellent self, rushing for 58 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while also picking up 44 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Largo's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Palmetto, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Largo has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 168 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Palmetto struggles in that department as they've been averaging 176.9. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Largo was taken down by Palmetto 37-6 when the teams last played back in September of 2020. Thankfully for Largo, Josh Siplin (who rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 80 yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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