Paint Branch gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Sherwood Warriors 21-20. For the Panthers, this counts as revenge for the 8-7 loss the Warriors walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Paint Branch found their leader in underclassman Alijah Bah, who rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 73 receiving yards. Bah showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 53 yards.
Paint Branch's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Josh Alawode and Raheim Briddell.
Sherwood's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Paint Branch will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Springbrook at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Paint Branch focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Thursday. As for Sherwood, they will take on Magruder at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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