Football Preview: Pantego Christian Panthers vs. Dallas Christian Chargers
The Pantego Christian Panthers will head out to challenge the Dallas Christian Chargers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Pantego Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 47-24 margin over Geneva. The high-scoring effort was just what the Panthers needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Tristan Brown was his usual excellent self, rushing for 217 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per carry, and also picking up 92 receiving yards and a touchdown. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run. Hayes Young was another key player, having thrown for 268 yards and two touchdowns.
Pantego Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 291 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Geneva only rushed for 151.
Pantego Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Brown and Micah Harber.
Meanwhile, Dallas Christian came tearing into last Friday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 44 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Trojans, posting a 56-7 victory. Given the Chargers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 468th, while the Trojans are ranked 1015th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Dallas Christian's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Luke Carney, who rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns, and Titus Muse Jr, who gained 169 total yards and three touchdowns. Dylan Belt was another key player, gaining 112 total yards and a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Dallas Christian's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Ram Small was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last six games he's played.
Dallas Christian's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.4 points per game. As for Pantego Christian, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-3 record.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Pantego Christian has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 202.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Dallas Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 250.1. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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