Football Preview: Hesperia Panthers vs. Shelby Tigers
The Hesperia Panthers will square off against the Shelby Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Shelby is facing Hesperia at the wrong time: Hesperia suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They were dealt a 49-7 loss at the hands of the Norsemen. The Panthers have struggled against the Norsemen recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Shelby was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a blow against Ravenna, falling 56-14.
Shelby's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Aj Melchor, who rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and Trevor Weiss, who picked up 65 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Hesperia's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Shelby, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Things could have been worse for Hesperia, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 21-7 loss to Shelby when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Hesperia 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.
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