Palmyra is on a three-game streak of home losses, Conestoga a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers challenges the Conestoga Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Palmyra is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Malcolm on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Palmyra was dealt a 49-7 loss at the hands of Malcolm. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 130th, while the Clippers are ranked 50th).
Wesley Parolek put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Conestoga had to suffer through a 42-6 loss at the hands of Raymond Central. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-0.
Palmyra's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Conestoga, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 0-8.
Everything came up roses for Palmyra against Conestoga in their previous matchup back in September of 2021, as the team secured a 54-8 victory. Does Palmyra have another victory up their sleeve, or will Conestoga turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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