If Tampa Bay Tech was riding high fresh off their 39-7 takedown of Plant last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Titans took a hard 34-17 fall against the Gaither Cowboys on Friday. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cowboys apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Although Tampa Bay Tech took the loss, they still got scores from Tyson Stroud and Jordyn Murray.
Even if they lost, Tampa Bay Tech's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Connor Wills and Mason Tui, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Gaither had a senior duo take command as Joshua Balloon rushed for 133 yards and two TDs on only five carries and Jacob Butler gained 122 total yards and two touchdowns. Butler's longest rush was for an impressive 66 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Tampa Bay Tech's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Gaither, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Tampa Bay Tech and Gaither will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Titans are set to face off against their familiar foe Spoto at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Gaither will challenge rival Wesley Chapel at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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