The Wiregrass Ranch (Wesley Chapel, FL) varsity football team will play a neutral-site playoff game against Largo (FL) on Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Wiregrass Ranch. This game is part of the 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 6A FHSAA Football tournament.
Largo vs Wiregrass Ranch High School Football Game Info:
What: Florida High School Football
Who: Largo vs Wiregrass Ranch
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 6A FHSAA Football
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Largo vs WRHS
The Wiregrass Ranch (Wesley Chapel, FL) varsity football team will take on Largo (FL) in a highly anticipated neutral-site playoff game on Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 6A FHSAA Football tournament.
Team Records and Performance
Largo enters the postseason with a 7-4 overall record, including a 1-2 district record. The team has been strong at home with a 4-1 record, but has faced challenges on the road, going 3-3. They average 19.6 points per game with an offensive focus on their passing and receiving game. Largo’s standout player is Xavier Phillips, who leads the team in passing with 119.5 yards per game, and also contributes significantly in total yards.
On the other hand, Wiregrass Ranch boasts an impressive 10-1 record, with a dominating 6-0 performance at home and a solid 4-1 record on the road. They have been putting up 31.2 points per game, thanks to a balanced attack. Nathan McNeil leads the offense with 76.1 rushing yards per game, while Dillon Rose Bailey has been explosive in the air, accumulating 125.7 passing yards per game. The team has been strong on both sides of the ball, with Manasseh “Mo” Alexis contributing 8.5 tackles per game and the defense tallying 2.3 sacks per game.
Key Matchup: Offensive Firepower vs. Tough Defense
Largo’s offense has averaged 19.6 points per game, led by the versatile Xavier Phillips (128.5 total yards per game). However, they will face a formidable opponent in Wiregrass Ranch, who is known for their high-scoring offense and stout defense. The Wiregrass Ranch team averages 31.2 points per game, with a well-rounded attack that includes McNeil’s rushing yards and Rose Bailey’s passing ability. The defense, anchored by Alexis, will look to stifle Largo’s offensive weapons and limit big plays.
Previous Meeting and Common Opponents
Largo and Wiregrass Ranch have only faced each other once, with Wiregrass Ranch coming out on top in their meeting with Clearwater earlier in the season. Largo, on the other hand, lost a close game to Clearwater in September. These teams share some common opponents, but Wiregrass Ranch has emerged victorious in their matchups, including a hard-fought win over Clearwater.
Game Preview
With Largo coming in as the underdog, the Wiregrass Ranch team will look to capitalize on their well-rounded game and home-field advantage to advance in the playoffs. The 6A FHSAA Football tournament promises to be a thrilling contest as Largo looks to pull off an upset against a powerhouse Wiregrass Ranch team.
The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 22, and will surely be one to watch as both teams battle for a spot in the next round of the 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships.
