Nature Coast Tech has been on the road for three straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will host the Hernando Leopards at 7:30 p.m. Nature Coast Tech is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28 points per game this season.
Last Friday, Nature Coast Tech came up short against Land O' Lakes and fell 42-31. Despite 123 more yards than the Gators, the Sharks couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Nature Coast Tech got top-tier performance from Jackson Hoyt, who threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.6 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Another player making a difference was Jacorrion Owens, who picked up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Hernando unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell to Weeki Wachee 7-3.
Nature Coast Tech has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Hernando, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Everything came up roses for Nature Coast Tech against Hernando in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 27-0 victory. Does Nature Coast Tech have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hernando turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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