The Cleveland Panthers will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Appalachian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Cleveland is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Whitesburg Christian Academy. Cleveland came out on top in a nail-biter against Whitesburg Christian Academy on Friday, sneaking past 18-16. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Appalachian came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Holly Pond by a score of 28-18 on Friday.
Appalachian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Sam Stidham.
Cleveland suffered a grim 34-14 defeat to Appalachian in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Cleveland was down 20-0.
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