Potomac Falls hasn't had much luck against John Champe recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Knights at 7:00 p.m.
Potomac Falls is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Stone Bridge last Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Panthers were outmatched by the Bulldogs and fell 35-6. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 119th, while the Bulldogs are ranked tenth).
The losing side was boosted by Elijah Henderson, who rushed for 81 yards and one TD on only five carries.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for John Champe, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They claimed a resounding 41-0 victory over Riverside. That 41 point margin sets a new team best for the Knights this season.
John Champe's win came from a few key players Potomac Falls will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Dominic Plush, who threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns. He has become a key player for John Champe: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least three passing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise. Tyler Kann was another key player, gaining 147 total yards and two touchdowns.
John Champe's run defense was locked in: Riverside could only muster 1.2 yards per carry. The team can thank Braeden Graves for the heroic effort on defense: he. John Champe's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.5.
John Champe's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. In that department, Jacob Franklin was the leader with two. John Champe got some further help from Graves: he forced one fumble and made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
The win got John Champe back to even at 3-3. As for Potomac Falls, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-3.
Potomac Falls was dealt a bruising 51-6 defeat at the hands of John Champe in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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