Panther Valley is 0-3 against Williams Valley since October of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Panthers will square off against the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Panther Valley has given up an average of 32.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Panther Valley is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 41 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Tri-Valley on Friday. They were dealt a 42-0 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs.
Meanwhile, Williams Valley lost to Schuylkill Haven at home by a 43-29 margin on Friday. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Vikings, who until this game were averaging 15 points allowed.
Panther Valley will have to contain Fletcher Thompson as he made an impact in Williams Valley's last game. He rushed for 100 yards and one touchdown on only 13 carries, and also picked up 48 receiving yards. Thompson also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks, making six total tackles, and defending one pass. Brady Shomper helped out on the ground, rushing for 88 yards and a rushing touchdown.
While Williams Valley came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for Schuylkill Haven: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 37.5%. The team can thank Colin Crisswell for the heroic effort on defense: he. Williams Valley wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 46.7%.
Having lost for the first time this season, Williams Valley fell to 5-1. As for Panther Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Panther Valley took a serious blow against Williams Valley in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 47-0. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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