NEW PORT RICHEY — After falling behind 19-6 at the end of the first half, Land O’Lakes dominated. James Pensyl completed 21 of 32 passes for 274 yards to lead the Gators (2-1). Pensyl added a 43-yard run late to set up Larenz Scroggins’ putaway TD run.
Key drive: Starting the fourth quarter, after its defense had held Ridgewood to one first down in the third, Pensyl completed four passes and even overcame a hold when the Gators were at the 1-yard line. He hit Ethan Weilant for a 13-yard score with 10:15 left, and Weilant’s jump pass on the conversion Douglas Farmer gave the Gators the lead for good at 22-19.
Play of the game: After an interception by Tyler Stacy, the result of Darnell Lindsey pressuring Pensyl, the Rams worked the ball and scored on the last play of the half when Christian Farria caught an 8-yard pass from Nick Michels.
Stars of the game: Kamal Wells caught nine passes for 88 yards while Farria had seven grabs for 92 yards. Farria and Glass Wilson (12 carries, 51 yards) missed most of the second half with injury. Weilant averaged 40 yards on seven punts.
Stat of the game: After Weilant’s 58-yard TD reception on Land O’Lakes’ first play, Ridgewood outgained the Gators 240-45 the rest of the half.