Football Recap: Excel Comes Up Short

Excel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 41-7 loss at the hands of the Hillcrest Jaguars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 53-23 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.

Excel's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Hillcrest, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Excel is set to face off against their familiar foe Cottage Hill Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Hillcrest will take on rival T.R. Miller at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.