Leesburg hadn't done well against Gainesville recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Leesburg Yellow Jackets slipped by the Gainesville Hurricanes 35-34. This was payback for the Yellow Jackets, who suffered a 70-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Xavier Irizarry was his usual excellent self, throwing for 242 yards and five touchdowns. Jaiden Castillo was in the mix as well, providing Leesburg with two touchdowns.
Gainesville's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Devin Johnson, who rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown. Johnson didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended two passes.
Leesburg's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Gainesville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
Leesburg wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 39-23 victory against Lyman on the 18th. Gainesville has also already played their next matchup, a 36-8 win against Lake Weir on the 21st.
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