The Linden-McKinley Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Walnut Ridge Scots at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Linden-McKinley is headed out to face Walnut Ridge after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Linden-McKinley narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Amanda-Clearcreek 21-18. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Davell Brock looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while also throwing for 112 yards and a touchdown while completing 77.8% of his passes.
Meanwhile, Walnut Ridge had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over Northland. The win was some much needed relief for the Scots as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
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