As a player, Zephyrhills head coach Reggie Roberts knew what it was like to beat Pasco.
Now he knows what it feels like as a coach.
It took six seasons into his tenure, but Roberts’ Bulldogs came out on top in the 9-Mile War with a 50-16 victory on Nov. 6. And while Zephyrhills (8-2) appears to be a better team than Pasco (4-6) this year, the Pirates didn’t make it easy for them.
After a scoreless first, Pasco actually led 8-7 in the second quarter and only trailed 14-8 at halftime. But Zephyrhills’ high-scoring tendencies came out in the second half, as they scored 40 or more points for the eighth time this year.
The season ended for Pasco with the loss, but there’s more football to be played for Zephyrhills. The Bulldogs will hit the road for a playoff game against Nature Coast Tech on Nov. 13.
