Hernando unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 10-0 to the Wesley Chapel Wildcats on Friday. The game was a 0-0 toss-up at halftime, but the Leopards couldn't quite close it out.
When it comes to explaining why Hernando lost, don't look at Jerry Brown. Despite the final result, he rushed for 100 yards on only ten carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 55 yards.
Even if they lost, Hernando's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jason Ingram, Caleb Williams, and Braden White, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Tavion Cousin had a dynamite game For Wesley Chapel., rushing for 103 yards and one TD.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hernando will venture away from home to face off against Hollins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Wesley Chapel, they will head out to square off against Zephyrhills at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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