BAY AREA BITES

No luck for Largo, Gaither over East Bay and Jesuit splits with Bloodhounds

History is fun to look at. Has no impact on tonight. But good read prior to the big games tonight.

Jefferson at Largo Tonight
The last time Largo and Jefferson played was the year Miami Dolphin coach Don Shula announced his retirement (1996). That year Jefferson defeated Largo 43-14. Largo has never beaten Jefferson and the two teams have played 6 times. The closest game was a 6-point spread in 1960. 1995 Jefferson edged out Largo 28-21.

Wharton at Dr. Phillips Tonight
The two teams have a short history. Tonight will be the third meeting and the Panthers are undefeated when playing the Wildcats. Combined years (2011 and 2012), Dr. Phillips has outscored Wharton 63-29.

Auburndale at Jesuit Tonight
The last time Auburndale beat Jesuit was the year Baseball All-Star voting was returned to fans (1970). That year, the Bloodhounds beat the Tigers 18-7. The two teams have only played each other one time in a playoff game; Jesuit the winner in 1997 by the score of 17-3. The two teams split a 6 game all time series of 6 games.

Gaither at East Bay Tonight
Well, East Bay has only beaten Gaither once. The Cowboys have dominated the series winning 6 of 7 games dating back to 1984. The last East Bay win was the same year AT&T released the video-telephone for $1,499 (1992, score: 31-7). Gaither has outscored East Bay 181-70 (111 point spread). The closest game was in 2011, Gaither winning 17-16.

Boone at Plant Tonight
Boone has never defeated Plant. The two teams have played four times (1952, 1953, 1956 and 2011). The 2011 game was the only playoff game in the series; Plant won 54-21. In 1953, Boone came close. The Panthers left the field with a 1-point win (20-19).

Spoto at Lake Wales Tonight
first meeting

Venice at Armwood Tonight
first meeting

Plant City at Sickles Tonight
first meeting