Football Recap: Matthew Welch Key Part of Team Effort in Panthers Win + How To Watch

After losing to Lightridge the last time they met, Potomac Falls decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Panthers managed a 26-20 victory over the Bolts on Friday.

Matthew Welch

Rushing Yards (Career)

09/19/25 @ Lightridge	88
08/28/25 @ Dominion	64
09/12/25 @ Tuscarora	51
09/05/25 vs Independence	3
10/04/24 vs Dominion	1

Potomac Falls' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Matthew Welch led the charge by rushing for 88 yards and one score. Those 88 rushing yards gave Welch a new career-high.

Potomac Falls' run defense was locked in: Lightridge could only muster 1.9 yards per carry. The Panthers' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.3.

Potomac Falls' win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Lightridge, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.

Looking ahead, Potomac Falls will be playing at home against Loudoun Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' defense better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 36.8 points per game this season. As for Lightridge, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Freedom at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.