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. The Panthers gained 203 more yards on the day, but it was the Owls that made the best use of them.
Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Pierce Washington, who picked up 143 receiving yards and one touchdown. Washington was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 68 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Patrick Sadler, who threw for 282 yards and one TD while completing 78.3% of his passes.
Shelvy Clark
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Even if they lost, Bartlett's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Shelvy Clark was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. He is on a roll when it comes to sacks, as he's now posted at least one in each of the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
The critical scores for Memphis University School came from Sam Galler, Palmer Albertine, and Cannon Sherman.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bartlett will venture away from home to square off against Germantown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Memphis University School, they will head out to challenge Northpoint Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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