• Sunlake fell to Mitchell, 21-14, in a 6A-6 district clash Oct. 23. It was the Seahawks’ first loss of the season, leaving them 3-1 in the district and 7-1 overall. Despite the loss, the results of other district matches helped clinch a playoff spot for Sunlake as no worse than district runner-up.
• Nine games into the season, Steinbrenner’s 2015 squad is officially the most successful in school history. With a 51-15 victory over Alonso Oct. 23, the Warriors pushed their record to 8-1, becoming Steinbrenner’s first eight-win team. And with a 5-1 record in 8A-6 district play, they’ll continue their successful year in the playoffs as well.
• With a 40-28 victory over Wesley Chapel, the Zephyrhills Bulldogs improved their record to 6-2, including 5-1 in 5A-8 district play.
They’re doing it with a high-powered offense. Through eight games, the team is averaging more than 43 points per game. With 346 points, they’re more than 80 points better than their closest district competitor. And their defense, with just 183 points allowed, is second only to undefeated River Ridge in their district.
