Football Preview: Philo Electrics vs. New Lexington Panthers
The Philo Electrics are taking a road trip to square off against the New Lexington Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Philo is leaving town to face New Lexington after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. The matchup between Philo and Athens wasn't particularly close, with Philo falling 28-14. The defeat leaves the Electrics without a win on the season.
Meanwhile, New Lexington had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past Fairfield Union 49-7 on the road on Friday.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Isaiah Stephens and his top target Bentley Hanson. Stephens threw for 273 yards and four touchdowns while completing 76.5% of his passes while Hanson picked up 175 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Hanson's longest reception was for an incredible 71 yards. Carson Kellogg was another key player, gaining 132 total yards and a touchdown.
Philo ended up a good deal behind New Lexington in their previous matchup back in November of 2019, losing 26-8. Thankfully for Philo, Christian Vance (who rushed for 194 yards) 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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