Quitman came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They were dealt a 48-7 defeat at the hands of the Heidelberg Oilers. Having soared to a lofty 34 points in the game before, the Panthers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Even if they lost, Quitman's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Heidelberg's QB won't forget Brytyavis Dear anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Quitman got some further help from Jamarcus Blanks: he picked up a sack and made 12 total tackles.
Chase Craft was a one-man wrecking crew For Heidelberg. as he rushed for 144 yards and two TDs on only 12 carries, and also threw for 138 yards and one touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Craft has posted since back in October of 2024. Kaden Porter helped out on the ground, rushing for 85 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Quitman's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Heidelberg, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Quitman will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Newton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Heidelberg, they will welcome Harrison Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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