The Fouke Panthers will square off against the Bismarck Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Friday, Fouke was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 42-36 to Harmony Grove. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their meetings with the Hornets: they've now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, Bismarck came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 45.3 points), and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 58-21 win over the Buckaroos. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won four matchups by 27 points or more so far this season.
Fouke better keep an eye on Caedmon Keithley. He was instrumental in Bismarck's win, rushing for 220 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries, while also picking up 56 receiving yards and one score. Keithley's longest rush was for an incredible 89 yards. Another player making a difference was Clayton Martinez, who gained 98 total yards and two touchdowns.
Bismarck didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Martinez and Keithley.
Fouke's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Bismarck, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Fouke was dealt a bruising 55-14 defeat at the hands of Bismarck in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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