It was a good run, but Park Rapids unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell to the Hawley Nuggets 34-28. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Nuggets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Park Rapids' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carter Hirt, who rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 122 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Hirt a new career-high in rushing yards.
Park Rapids' defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Hawley, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Park Rapids will square off against Barnesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Barnesville will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Park Rapids surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hawley, they will take on Pelican Rapids at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pelican Rapids' defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Hawley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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