Football Preview: Pana Panthers vs. Staunton/Bunker Hill Bulldogs
Pana has won five straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Staunton/Bunker Hill has won five straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Pana Panthers will host the Staunton/Bunker Hill Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Pana's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matches.
Last Friday, Pana got the win against Litchfield/Mt. Olive by a conclusive 41-21. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by 20 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Wyatt Kile, who threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown. Sam Sims was Kile's top target, picking up 172 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Staunton/Bunker Hill fought the good fight in their overtime game against North Mac on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They and the Panthers were almost perfectly matched up, but they suffered a 29-28 loss. The Bulldogs' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Pana's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Staunton/Bunker Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Pana didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Staunton/Bunker Hill in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, but they still walked away with a 19-13 win. Does Pana have another victory up their sleeve, or will Staunton/Bunker Hill turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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