Bartlett unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 23-17 to the Memphis University School Owls on Friday. Despite 203 more yards than the Owls, the Panthers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Bartlett lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Pierce Washington, who picked up 143 receiving yards and one score. He was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 68 yards. Patrick Sadler was another key player, having thrown for 282 yards and onetouchdown.

Shelvy Clark
| 08/22/25 vs Memphis University School | 2 |
| 11/08/24 @ Kirkwood | 1 |
| 11/01/24 @ Whitehaven | 1 |
| 10/25/24 @ Cordova | 1 |
| 10/10/24 vs Germantown | 1 |
| 10/04/24 vs Houston | 1 |
Even if they lost, Bartlett's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In that department, Shelvy Clark was the leader with two. He has been hot, having posted at least one sack the last six times he's played.
Bartlett has already played their next match, a 39-6 loss against Germantown on the 29th. As for Memphis University School, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 38-0 win against Northpoint Christian on the 29th.
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