WESLEY CHAPEL — Pasco extended its winning streak over Wesley Chapel to seven in handing the Wildcats their 14th straight loss overall. The Pirates also continued their season-long penchant for excessive penalties with 19 for 155 yards as well as their dominance on defense by holding Wesley Chapel to a paltry 44 yards on offense.
Key drive: Pasco got a safety and a touchdown early, but put some distance between it and Wesley Chapel with Jakiah Felder’s 66-yard scoring run up the middle for a 16-0 lead early in the second quarter.
Play of the game: Following a scoreless third quarter and with Wesley Chapel still somewhat in the game, Grant Starling capped a short three-play drive by connecting with Bowman Archibald, who made an over-the-shoulder catch in the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown and 30-7 lead.
Stars of the game: Andrew Ivie had three sacks, including one for a safety, and recovered a fumble that set up Archibald’s 1-yard touchdown run for a 9-0 lead.
Stats of the game: Archibald ran for a touchdown and caught a pass for another and Ivie dominated on defense, helping the Pirates hold the Wildcats to just 44 yards.