Football Preview: Modesto Panthers vs. Gregori Jaguars
Modesto hasn't had much luck against Gregori recently, but that could start to change on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers challenges the Gregori Jaguars at 7:00 p.m.
Modesto is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Downey on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Modesto was beaten by Downey 41-7. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 641st, while the Knights are ranked 99th).
Meanwhile, Gregori can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They managed a 34-30 win over Enochs. The high-scoring effort was just what the Jaguars needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Alton Williams continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 79 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 135 yards while picking up 7.1 yards per carry.
Modesto now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Gregori, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Modesto was dealt a bruising 48-6 defeat at the hands of Gregori when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Modesto, Michael Marsden (who rushed for 208 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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