Mount Dora extended their winning streak to six games thanks to a huge performance from Tymir Gaines. The Mount Dora Hurricanes took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 56-14 victory over the Eustis Panthers thanks in part to Gaines, who rushed for 315 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 15.0 yards per carry. Those 315 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Gaines was just one part of a punishing run game: Mount Dora was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 358 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Mount Dora wouldn't let Eustis keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mount Dora can thank Elijah Mcghee and Jonathan Wilson for forcing both of them.
Mount Dora pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Eustis, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mount Dora will square off against The Villages Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Dora's defense has only allowed 14.7 points per game this season, so The Villages Charter's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Eustis, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers faces off against Oviedo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They are strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.1 points per game this season.
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