The Amanda Elzy Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the South Delta Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Amanda Elzy lost to Greenwood at home by a 32-14 margin. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for South Delta, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They claimed a resounding 46-6 victory over Palmer at home. With the Bulldogs ahead 32-0 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Marvin Powell was his usual excellent self, rushing for 143 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacoldy Stamps, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: South Delta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Amanda Elzy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for South Delta, the win snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Everything came up roses for Amanda Elzy against South Delta when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 34-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Amanda Elzy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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