Football Recap: Anahuac Panthers vs. East Chambers Buccaneers
Anahuac hadn't done well against East Chambers recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Anahuac Panthers snuck past the East Chambers Buccaneers with a 53-48 win. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Several Buccaneers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kj Fontenot, who rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 149 yards and a touchdown on only 13 passes. Fontenot also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making two total tackles. Jarrell Smith was Fontenot's top target, picking up 78 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 51 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Anahuac's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for East Chambers, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-2.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers faces off against Buna at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for East Chambers, they will venture away from home to challenge Coldspring-Oakhurst at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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