The Amory Panthers will venture away from home to face off against the Shannon Red Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Amory's win against Mooreville wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers had just enough and edged out the Troopers 27-24. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Troopers: they've now won five in a row.
Meanwhile, Shannon hadn't done well against Houston recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Red Raiders walked away with a 14-6 win over the Hilltoppers. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Red Raiders' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 47th, while the Hilltoppers are ranked 125th).
Amory's record is now 3-4. As for Shannon, their record now sits at 5-2.
Amory suffered a grim 51-26 defeat to Shannon when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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