The Wesley Chapel Wildcats defeated Bradenton Southeast 34-28 in a thrilling season opener, led by standout quarterback Pavlikovic who set a school record with 311 passing yards and four touchdowns. This performance surpassed the previous record of 304 yards established by Jacob Thomas back in 2015 during a loss to Zephyrhills. In addition to his passing prowess, Pavlikovic also contributed on the ground with a rushing touchdown and a successful two-point conversion. The team’s success was further highlighted by Darian Borden, who caught six passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns in what could be a Player of the Year performance. Meanwhile, Cypress Creek suffered a disappointing 13-10 loss to Citrus, extending their losing streak to 21 games in their last 22 contests.
Key Points:
- Pavlikovic set a school record with 311 passing yards and four touchdowns in the season opener
- The previous school record of 304 yards was set by Jacob Thomas in 2015 against Zephyrhills
- Darian Borden caught six passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns, positioning himself as a Player of the Year candidate
