Panthers
| 10/23/25 @ Hardaway | 63 |
| 09/26/25 vs Jordan | 62 |
| 09/12/25 @ Kendrick | 56 |
| 09/19/25 vs Shaw | 48 |
| 10/30/25 @ Columbus | 45 |
Columbus typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Sumter County proved too difficult a challenge. They blew past the Blue Devils, posting a 48-3 victory. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by 29 points or more this season.
Sumter County got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ishmael Jones out in front who threw for 241 yards and four TDs on only ten passes. Jacques Dice was in the mix as well, providing the Panthers with two touchdowns.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Sumter County proved: they limited Columbus to a paltry 3.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Donoven Minter for the heroic effort on defense: he. Sumter County didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 8.9.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 12 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Alex Brown, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
The victory made it two in a row for Sumter County and bumps their season record up to 9-1. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 points in those games. As for Columbus, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-3.
Sumter County and Columbus will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Panthers see the field they'll take on KIPP Atlanta Collegiate at 7:30 p.m. on the 14th. As for Columbus, their break will end when they face Hapeville Charter at 7:30 p.m. on the 14th.
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