Washington Union hasn't had much luck against Kingsburg recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Vikings at 7:30 p.m. The matchup will give Washington Union their first taste of in-conference action this season.
Kingsburg better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if Washington Union's game on Friday is any indication, that's when Washington Union really gets things going. The Panthers blew past Coalinga 28-6. That looming 28-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.
A big part of Washington Union's win came down to the chemistry between Mckinley Williams and his top target Corde McDonald. Williams threw for 203 yards and three touchdowns while McDonald picked up 33 receiving yards and one TD.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Washington Union's defense and their three sacks. David Salcedo was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. Davien Potts got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, while Kingsburg put up some points last Friday, the same can't be said for Sanger. The Vikings took down the Apaches 14-0. That's two games straight that the Vikings have won by exactly 14 points.
Kingsburg's win came from a few key players Washington Union will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jackson Leibee, who rushed for 79 yards and one score.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Kingsburg proved: they limited Sanger to a paltry 2.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Emilio Ayala for the heroic effort on defense: he. Kingsburg's ground attack was stronger, having averaged four.
Washington Union's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Kingsburg, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Washington Union ended up a good deal behind Kingsburg in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, losing 28-14. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
