Lecanto’s defense preserves win over Leesburg

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Lecanto head coach Antoin Scriven addresses his team after its thrilling 14-13 win over district rival Leesburg Friday in Lecanto. MIKE ARNOLD/Chronicle Correspondent

LECANTO — Lecanto linebacker Spencer Butts blocked a Leesburg extra point attempt that would have tied the game with 4:39 to play and the defense made it stand as the Panthers beat the Yellowjackets 14-13 Friday at Lecanto.

The win puts the Panthers (6-3, 2-1 in 4A-5) in position to reach the state playoffs with a win next week against Springstead. Leesburg falls to 6-3 and 1-2 in district 4A-5…

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