The Parlier Panthers will take on the McFarland Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
On Friday, Parlier was just a hair shy of victory and fell 28-27 to Yosemite. The loss continues a trend for the Panthers in their meetings with the Badgers: they've now lost eight in a row.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for McFarland against Sierra on Friday as the squad secured a 40-6 victory. That 34 point margin sets a new team best for the Cougars this season.
McFarland's win came from a few key players Parlier will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Malachi Davis, who threw for 166 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 32 yards and one score. An impressive showing, but he really ramped things up playing D: he made six total tackles and defended four passes in addition to snagging an interception. A healthy portion of Davis' aerial production (82 yards to be exact) went to Victor Rodriguez, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
McFarland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Davis and Julian Barajas.
Parlier's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for McFarland, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Parlier came up short against McFarland in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 37-24. Thankfully for the Panthers, Sebastian San Juan Concha (who rushed for 188 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 10.4 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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