Scoreboard

Miami Columbus 32, Jesuit 15

Carrollwood Day 36, Calvary Christian 28

Clearwater Central Catholic 28, Tampa Catholic 14

Sumner 49, Jefferson 6

Wharton 47, Gaither 6

Tampa Bay Tech 28, Newsome 3

Armwood 27, Hillsborough 3

Strawberry Crest 42, Robinson 8

Cambridge Christian 17, Community School of Naples 13

Indian Rocks Christian 35, Bell Creek Academy 0

Berkeley Prep 40, West Port 7

Steinbrenner 52, Plant City 14

Bloomingdale 15, Durant 14

Middleton 22, Lennard 15

Riverview 59, Chamberlain 0

Leto 19, Freedom 12

Alonso 27, Spoto 8

East Bay 61 Sickles 40

Plant 39, King 0

Blake 51, Brandon 8

Streak snapped

Jesuit, which went undefeated en route to winning a state title last year, put together a schedule that yielded few easy nights. 

The Tigers got through their first two tests, defeating defending region finalist Wharton and defending state finalist Treasure Coast.

Those two victories extended Jesuit’s overall win streak to 17 and its regular season win streak to 29. 

Another challenge awaited the Tigers this past week when they traveled to Miami to take defending state semifinalist Columbus in a battle of unbeaten teams. 

Jesuit went ahead 15-7 in the second quarter, then watched as Columbus scored 25 unanswered for a 32-15 victory. 

The loss snapped both streaks. And it doesn’t get any easier. The Tigers’ next game is against Armwood in two weeks (Sept. 23). 

Falcons find continued success

After beating Brandon last week, Leto made it two in a row with a 19-12 victory over Freedom. 

It marked the first time since 2007 the Falcons have won two straight. 

The success gives Leto and new coach Ron Perisee plenty of momentum for the rest of the season. 

The Falcons will need it considering their next three opponents – Strawberry Crest, Alonso and Jesuit – are a combined 8-1. 

Wharton gets defensive

After losing to Jesuit in the season opener, Wharton has bounced back in a big way, beating Plant City and Gaither by a combined 69-7. 

The Wildcats’ defense has been key in getting things back on track. 

Against the Raiders two weeks ago, Booker Pickett recorded five sacks to led Wharton in a shutout victory. The defense got in on the scoring against Gaither with a fumble return by Lajessie Harold and an interception return by Zyon Nobles each going for touchdowns.

Prime time performers

RB Josh Andrews, So., Alonso: Ran for 137 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries in a win over Spoto.

QB Armando Becerril, So., East Bay: Rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown on nine carries in a win over Sickles. 

RB Devin Blunt, Jr., Strawberry Crest: Ran for 158 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries in a win over Robinson. 

LB Lucas Bowlin, Jr., Plant City: Recorded six tackles and a sack in a loss to Steinbrenner.

WR Truitt Brown, Jr., Sickles: Finished with four receptions for 83 yards, two going for touchdowns, in a loss to East Bay.

WR Jarriet Buie, Sr., Jesuit: Had three receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Miami Columbus. 

QB Nathan Carter, Sr., East Bay: Finished with 203 yards of offense (136 rushing, 67 passing) and two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) in a win over Sickles. 

ATH Waltez Clark, So., Plant: Ran for 162 yards and three touchdowns on six carries in a win over King. 

RB Caleb Connell, Sr., Durant: Accounted for 103 yards of offense (91 rushing, 12 receiving) and two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving) in a loss to Bloomingdale. 

RB Z’orey Cotton, So., Spoto: Rushed for 92 yards on 16 carries in a loss to Alonso.

WR Najee Dade, Sr., Sumner: Had three receptions for 74 yards, two going for touchdowns, in a win over Jefferson.

ATH Aljavonnie Daymon, So., Middleton: Registered 10 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in a win over Lennard.

LB Quentin Deboue, So., Blake: Recorded five tackles and had two fumble recoveries in a win over Brandon.

WR Matthias Donaldson, Sr., Alonso: Had four receptions for 81 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Spoto.

DL Donteye Drew II, Sr., Tampa Bay Tech: Recorded six tackles and a sack in a win over Newsome. 

RB Stacy Gage, Jr., Wharton: Ran for more than 100 yards and scored three touchdowns in a win over Gaither.

RB Rod Gainey, Jr., Tampa Bay Tech: Rushed for 201 yards and one touchdown on 11 carries in a win over Newsome. 

LB Niko Gnann, Jr., Riverview: Picked off his first pass of the season in a win over Chamberlain. 

RB Dallas Golden, So., Berkeley Prep: Had four receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown in a win over West Port.

LB Chris Gray, Sr., Alonso: Recorded 11 tackles and two sacks in a win over Spoto. 

DL Lajessie Harold, So., Wharton: Returned a fumble for a touchdown in a win over Gaither. 

QB Trey Hedden, Jr., Tampa Catholic: Threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Clearwater Central Catholic.

WR Harrison Hensley, Sr., Riverview: Ended up with four catches for 91 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Chamberlain. 

WR Isaiah Hudson, Jr., Sickles: Finished with four receptions for 104 yards in a loss to East Bay.

LB Chase Jarrett, Jr., Plant: Picked off a pass and had two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in a win over King. 

QB Henry Kanu, Sr., Blake: Accounted for 190 yards (128 passing, 62 rushing) and four touchdowns (two rushing, two passing) in a win over Blake.

WR Javion McKay, Jr., Tampa Bay Tech: Ended up with three catches for 65 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Newsome. 

LB Tahuji Miller, Sr., Plant City: Recorded a team-high 10 tackles in a loss to Steinbrenner.

WR TJ Moore, Jr., Tampa Catholic: Had five receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Clearwater Central Catholic.

RB Draiden Neidige, Sr., Lennard: Finished with 106 yards rushing and a touchdown on 18 carries in a loss to Middleton. 

DL Zyon Nobles, Jr., Wharton: Scored on an interception return in a win over Gaither. 

LB Richard Noel, Jr., Riverview: Returned a fumble for a touchdown in a win over Chamberlain. 

DE Jeremy Patterson, Sr., Tampa Catholic: Recorded four tackles and two sacks in a loss to Clearwater Central Catholic.

RB Girard Pringle Jr., So., Armwood: Ran for two touchdowns in a win over Hillsborough. 

RB Nashaun Pryor, Sr., Jefferson: Ran for 102 yards on 10 carries in a loss to Sumner.

ATH Gage Reibsome, So., Strawberry Crest: Accounted for 127 yards (83 rushing, 44 receiving) and a rushing touchdown in a win over Robinson. 

QB Ty Robinson, Jr., Steinbrenner: Threw for 125 yards and four touchdowns, all to different receivers, in a win over Plant City. 

RB J.C. Roque, Sr., Newsome: Finished with 168 yards of offense (104 rushing, 64 receiving) in a loss to Tampa Bay Tech. 

QB Brandon Royal, Jr., Sickles: Threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to East Bay.

QB Dillon Rose Bailey, Fr., Bloomingdale: Accounted for both of the Bulls’ touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) in a win over Durant.

QB Terrell Russell Jr., So., Alonso: Threw for 174 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Spoto.

RB Rico Shoats, Jr., Riverview: Ran for 44 yards and two touchdowns on five carries in a win over Chamberlain. 

QB Greg Smith III, Jr., Sumner: Accounted for 243 yards (163 passing, 80 rushing) and six touchdowns (four passing, two rushing) in a win over Jefferson.

RB Joquez Smith, Sr., Jesuit: Finished with 131 yards rushing and a touchdown on 17 carries in a loss to Miami Columbus. 

CB Trae’veon Smith, Jr., Plant City: Recorded six tackles and an interception in a loss to Steinbrenner.

RB Jaelin Sneed, Jr., East Bay: Rushed for 174 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries in a win over Sickles. 

LB Beau Steeper, Sr., Steinbrenner: Recorded eight tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery in a win over Plant City. 

ATH Ja’Maree Thomas, Jr., Wharton: Picked off two passes, both of which led to touchdowns, in a win over Gaither.

QB Caleb Tilton, Jr., Leto: Threw for three touchdown passes in a win over Freedom. 

RB Joseph Troupe, So., Berkeley Prep: Rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries in a win over West Port.

QB Aaron Turner, Jr., Riverview: Threw for 147 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Chamberlain. 

S Alloysius Tyson, Jr., Riverview: Returned an interception for a touchdown in a win over Chamberlain. 

RB Kirby Vorhees, Sr., Steinbrenner: Accounted for 193 yards of offense (167 rushing, 26 receiving) and three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in a win over Plant City.  

DE Josh Warren, Jr., Sumner: Registered 10 tackles, two sacks and recovered a fumble in a win over Jefferson.

QB Xavione Washington, Sr., Tampa Bay Tech: Accounted for 221 yards (191 passing, 30 rushing) and three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) in a win over Newsome. 

DL Solomon Williams, Jr., Carrollwood Day: Recorded 11 tackles and four sacks in a win over Calvary Christian. 

WR Dallas Wilson, So., Tampa Bay Tech: Had six catches for 115 yards in a win over Newsome. 

DE Tyrik Wright, Sr., Blake: Registered 10 tackles in a win over Brandon.

Up next

Friday’s schedule

Cambridge Christian at Northside Christian, 7

American Collegiate at Tampa Catholic, 7

Ocala Trinity Catholic at Carrollwood Day, 7

King at Spoto, 7:30

Alonso at Sickles, 7:30

Bloomingdale at Tampa Bay Tech, 7:30

Blake at Middleton, 7:30

Steinbrenner at Lennard, 7:30

Strawberry Crest at Leto, 7:30

Riverview at East Bay, 7:30

Jefferson at Hillsborough, 7:30

Freedom at Brandon, 7:30

Ambassadors Christian at Seffner Christian, 7:30

Durant at Plant City, 7:30

Gaither at Sumner, 7:30

Robinson at Plant, 7:30