By Steve Lee
Sports Editor
TRINITY — Two teams on opposite ends of the spectrum clashed at Mustang Stadium with host Mitchell remaining unbeaten after a 21-7 victory over Class 3A, District 7 rival Zephyrhills.
Ricky Trinidad, Pasco County’s leading rusher, gained 140 yards and scored twice for the Mustangs (6-0). Matt Michaels added a touchdown pass to Brandon Mundy.
Zephyrhills avoided a shutout when returned a blocked punt for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
PASCO 38, GULF 0: Both teams had playoff hopes at the beginning of the season, but the Bucs are out of it after being held scoreless in a pivotal 3A-7 matchup. The Pirates are tied with Mitchell and Land O’ Lakes atop the district.
D.J. Clower threw touchdown passes to Mitch Wozniak, Janarion Grant and Hakeeme Ishmar. The defense chipped in with Trey Dudley-Giles scoring on a fumble recovery and Chase Sellers bringing back an interception for a touchdown.
LAND O’ LAKES 42, ANCLOTE 0: Alex Robinson and Justin Tello did just fine as backups for suspended starter Stevie Weatherford. Tello ran for a touchdown and had two scoring passes to Will Irwin. Robinson had a touchdown run and Tyler Peak ran for two scores.
HUDSON 43, RIVER RIDGE 28: Kenny Toce passed for three touchdowns and ran for another in a career-game, but it was not enough for River Ridge in a district loss. Toce found Trevor Hooker twice and Zack Ford once for those scores.
Zack Wynn had three touchdown passes and Dylan Luke ran for three scores to lead Hudson. Brandon Jones, Dontaie Collins and James Tello each had a touchdown catch.
BISHOP McLAUGHLIN 39, HERNANDO CHRISTIAN 14: The Hurricanes took a 19-0 halftime lead at home and finally won a game in their fifth try.
Giovanni Perone and Mitch Ritter, who replaced the injured Perone at running back for the second half, each gained more than 100 yards. Ritter ran for three touchdowns and Perone two with Jordan Betancourt adding a scoring run.
WIREGRASS RANCH 14, CRYSTAL RIVER 7: After spotting the Pirates a 7-0 lead, the Bulls got a 90-yard punt return from Antwan Prince for one score and a 10-yard run from Josh Johnson for another.
TARPON SPRINGS 35, RIDGEWOOD 14: Cameron Rodriguez and Scott Kujack had touchdown runs for the struggling Rams, whose defense shined with five turnovers.
Former Ridgewood and Gulf standout running back Adrian Golden ran for two scores for the Spongers.
