Pattonsburg is 0-4 against Worth County/Northeast Nodaway since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers challenges the Worth County/Northeast Nodaway Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Pattonsburg is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 43 points per game this season.
Last Friday, Pattonsburg had to suffer through a 70-38 loss at the hands of St. Joseph Christian. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-14.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Camden Griffith, who threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. He didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended a pass. Another pass catcher making a difference was Landon Preston, who picked up 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Worth County/Northeast Nodaway got themselves on the board against Stanberry on Friday, but Stanberry never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 58-0 victory over the Bulldogs on the road. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 30 points or more this season.
This is the second loss in a row for Pattonsburg and nudges their season record down to 1-5. As for Worth County/Northeast Nodaway, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Pattonsburg has been excellent in the air this season, having averaged 294.2 passing yards per game. It's a different story for Worth County/Northeast Nodaway, though, as they've been averaging only 44. How will they fare against such a dominant passing game?
Pattonsburg took a serious blow against Worth County/Northeast Nodaway in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, falling 64-14. Can Pattonsburg avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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