THE DIFFERENCE: In the second quarter, after Riverview ran off 13 straight plays, the Sharks attempted a 35-yard field goal to tie the game. The kick was partially blocked, and as players started walking off the field with the ball bouncing behind the defenders, Wharton's Terrence Hicks ran back, picked up the ball on the 14-yard line and ran untouched 86 yards for a touchdown. The score gave the Wildcats a 10-0 lead, and Riverview did not recover. ...more

November 1, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: Leto (2-7) went into halftime with a 14-0 lead over King (3-5), but the Lions relied on seniors Rodney Pugh, Donovan Celerin and Keith Graham to score 28 consecutive second-half points to claim the victory on Senior Night at King. ...more

November 1, 2008

B. McLAUGHLIN ... 42 C'WOOD DAY ... 20 THE DIFFERENCE: Despite being penalized throughout the game (16 penalties for 140 yards), Bishop McLaughlin was able to contain Carrollwood on the ground, allowing no rushing touchdowns, while recording four interceptions. ...more

November 1, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: Despite the absences of suspended quarterback Mywan Jackson and injured tailback Sherman Jessie, nationally-ranked Armwood (9-0) managed to put points on the board, while the Hawks' defense allowed only two touchdowns. ...more

November 1, 2008

RIVERVIEW ... 13 SARASOTA ... 0 THE DIFFERENCE: Eric Lampe ran for 171 yards rushing and scored both touchdowns as Riverview gained its first victory and first district win of the season. ...more

October 25, 2008

OCALA CHRISTIAN ... 44 PROVIDENCE CHR. ... 6 THE DIFFERENCE: Ocala Christian's running game dominated the night, with Trevor Nameth and Jibril Stewart handling most of the duties. Nameth rushed for 150 yards, and Stewart had 101 yards. ...more

October 25, 2008

BLOOMINGDALE ... 28 EAST BAY ... 7 THE DIFFERENCE: Bulls junior running back Derek Johnson rushed 17 times for 194 yards and three touchdowns for Bloomingdale (5-2). ...more

October 25, 2008

SICKLES ... 18 KING ... 17 (2OT) THE DIFFERENCE: King (2-5) missed on two field goals and lost a key fumble to keep Sickles' chances alive in the game. ...more

October 25, 2008

JEFFERSON ... 50 BLAKE ... 12 THE DIFFERENCE: Blake's defense was unable to control Jefferson's running game, which was responsible for 24 points. The Dragons' Mark Winters ran for two touchdowns, and Terence Doston and Stetson Barton also found the end zone. ...more

October 25, 2008

PALMETTO ... 24 JESUIT ... 3 THE DIFFERENCE: You would think it would have been Palmetto's star wide receiver Damian Copeland. He played well, but it was running back Marva Carley who, behind great offensive line play, shredded Jesuit's defense by pounding it on the ground for 231 yards and a touchdown. ...more

October 25, 2008