Football Game Preview: King Panthers vs. Channelview Falcons

King is 7-1 against Channelview since September of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Panthers will head out to face off against the Falcons at 7:00 p.m. King has given up an average of 28.3 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

King is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering North Shore just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 42-27 to the Mustangs. The game marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Dillon Mitchell

Receiving Yards

10/31/25 vs North Shore	125
10/17/25 vs Humble	96
10/23/25 @ Kingwood	44
10/09/25 @ Summer Creek	42
09/05/25 @ Dickinson	27

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Timothy Potts, who threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 46 yards and one TD. A healthy portion of Potts' aerial production (125 yards to be exact) went to Dillon Mitchell, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.

Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Channelview challenged Atascocita on Saturday. The Falcons were outmatched by the Eagles and fell 70-0. The Falcons have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

King's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 7-2. As for Channelview, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.

Everything came up roses for King against Channelview in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 68-13 victory. In that matchup, the Panthers amassed a halftime lead of 34-13, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.