Land O Lakes and Sunlake high schools face off in the Butter Bowl football game, with playoff implications for both teams. Land O Lakes needs two wins to secure an FHSAA playoff berth, while Sunlake aims for a .500 season to qualify for the Florida Invitational Tournament. The Gators, coached by Dan Goodspeed, recently defeated Wesley Chapel and have a strong defense allowing only 99 points all season. Sunlake leads the all-time series 10-9 but has lost the last five meetings. In volleyball, the teams could meet in the region final after Sunlake swept the Gators 3-0 in the regular season. Sunlake is the top seed in Region 3, while Land O Lakes is the seventh seed. Wiregrass Ranch won the boys golf tournament, with Pasco placing third and Sunlake fifth. In girls golf, Mitchell defeated Wiregrass Ranch, with Land O Lakes finishing third.
Key Points:
- Land O Lakes and Sunlake will meet for the 20th time in the Butter Bowl football game on October 23.
- Land O Lakes needs to win their final two games to earn an FHSAA playoff berth.
- Sunlake leads the all-time football series 10-9, but Land O Lakes has won the past five meetings.
- Sunlake swept Land O Lakes 3-0 in both regular-season volleyball matches.
- Wiregrass Ranch won the Sunshine Athletic Conference boys golf tournament, with Pasco placing third.
