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Leopards Crush Royals with Two-Headed Rushing Attack
On Friday night, the Hernando Leopards (1-1) dominated the Hollins Royals (0-2) at home. By essentially every metric, the Purple and Gold pounced all over the visitors to the tune of a 54-6 victory. The Royals would capitalize on an early first quarter mistake by Hernando, but everything that followed would play out in the home team’s favor.
Na’Vaun Rodriguez’s First Look at his JV Season
Na’Vaun Rodriguez, a freshman in the class of 2028 at Sunlake High School, had an unforgettable introduction to high school football on Thursday, August 22nd. His first game was a thrilling experience, culminating in a decisive 35-7 victory that set a positive tone for the rest of the season. Na’Vaun was exhilarated by the intensity of the game and felt that he performed well on the field. He said, “I think I did pretty well.” The win was not only a great start for the team but also a confidence booster for him personally. One of the standout moments of the game for Na’Vaun was witnessing his teammate, Number 6, make a spectacular play. As the ball soared through the air, Number 6 managed to snag it with one hand while sprinting down the field. This impressive catch was not only a highlight of the game but also a testament to the skill and teamwork of the Sunlake High football squad. Na’Vaun is eager to build on this initial success and is already looking forward to their next game. Na’Vaun stated, “Im ready to do it again.” The excitement from their first win and the memorable plays, like the one-handed catch by Number 6, have fueled his enthusiasm for the season ahead. With a strong start and a supportive team, Na’Vaun is ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in his high school football journey.
Football Recap: Williston Falls to Chiefland in First Game of Season
Williston had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell 18-10 to the Chiefland Indians on Friday. The Red Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
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