Crystal River has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.4 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 35-7 loss at the hands of the Lecanto Panthers. The contest marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Jt Tipton was his usual excellent self, throwing for 259 yards and four touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes for Lecanto. Braylen Moore was Tipton's top target, picking up 58 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The loss snapped Crystal River's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record. As for Lecanto, their win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crystal River will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on The Villages Charter at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Crystal River's defense has only allowed 17.4 points per game this season, so The Villages Charter's offense will have their work cut out for them. Lecanto will also get a bit of a break before their next matchup: they'll face off against Citrus at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Lecanto is facing Citrus at the right time seeing as Citrus is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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