Paola was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. The matchup between them and the Tonganoxie Chieftains wasn't particularly close, with the Paola Panthers falling 42-28. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 49-21 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Leading Tonganoxie to victory were Talon Langford and Tanner Hand. Langford rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, while Hand rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Hand a new career-high in rushing yards.
Paola's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Tonganoxie, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Paola will take on Pittsburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tonganoxie, they will face off against Bonner Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tonganoxie is facing Bonner Springs at the right time seeing as Bonner Springs is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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