Football Preview: Seymour Panthers vs. Windthorst Trojans
After two games on the road, Seymour is heading back home. They will host the Windthorst Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Seymour was beaten by Henrietta 47-6.
The losing side was boosted by Brason Zeissel, who picked up 155 receiving yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 108.8 receiving yards per game.
Meanwhile, Windthorst never let their opponents score on Friday. They took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 34-0 win over Alvord. That 34 point margin sets a new team best for the Trojans this season.
Windthorst found their leader in underclassman Brock Belcher, who threw for 255 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 55 yards on only seven carries. Those five passing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Belcher. Cash Armstromg was another key player, picking up 75 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Windthorst was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Seymour's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Windthorst, their victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
We should be in store for an exciting game as both have no problem gaining yardage. Seymour has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 400.5 total yards per game. However, it's not like Windthorst struggles in that department as they've been averaging 395.8. With a pair of commanding offenses duking it out, the defenses are going to have their work cut out for them.
Seymour was dealt a bruising 54-22 loss at the hands of Windthorst when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Seymour have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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