Tarpon Springs had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. Everything went their way against the Seminole Warhawks as the Tarpon Springs Spongers made off with a 42-20 win. The victory was nothing new for the Spongers as they're now sitting on six straight dating back to last season.
Emarian Triplett went supernova for Tarpon Springs, rushing for 120 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Nikita Rinios was another key back, rushing for 63 yards and two touchdowns.
Rinios wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Tarpon Springs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in ten consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Tarpon Springs didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Oakley Wheeler and Deondre Miles. Christopher Cresser was another major factor on D, making 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why Seminole lost, one person who can't be blamed is Mason Starke. Despite the final result, he picked up 136 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 71 yards. Starke was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 56 yards.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tarpon Springs will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Palm Harbor University at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Tarpon Springs will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Seminole, they will host Lakewood Ranch at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Seminole is looking for their season?s first win.
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