The Tarpon Springs Spongers will take on the Cardinal Mooney Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row, Tarpon Springs turned things around against Dunedin on Friday. They breezed past the Falcons to the tune of 34-0. The Spongers' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
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Messiah Hunter was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 72 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Tarpon Springs proved: they limited Dunedin to a paltry 3.2 yards per carry. The Spongers' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.4.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Mooney took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 47-6 win over Monsignor Pace. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Tarpon Springs' victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Cardinal Mooney, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Tarpon Springs was dealt a bruising 55-18 loss at the hands of Cardinal Mooney in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Spongers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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