The Carlinville Cavaliers will head out to face off against the Pana Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Carlinville is headed out to face Pana after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Everything went Carlinville's way against Litchfield/Mt. Olive on Friday as Carlinville made off with a 37-12 win.
Carlinville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nate Dyer, who rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Mason Gilpin was another key pass catcher, gaining 107 total yards and two touchdowns.
Carlinville's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Gilpin, Triston Thompson, and Dyer picked up one apiece. Gilpin's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making seven total tackles (0.5 for loss) and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, Pana had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against Vandalia by a score of 21-14 on Friday.
Carlinville came up short against Pana in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 30-20. Can Carlinville avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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