Paxton-Buckley-Loda hasn't had much luck against Tolono Unity recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Panthers will venture away from home to take on the Rockets at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Illinois Valley Central by a score of 38-30. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Grey Ghosts: they've now won five in a row.
Meanwhile, Tolono Unity humbled Prairie Central with a 46-7 victory. Considering the Rockets have won five matchups by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda better keep an eye on Crewe Eckstein. He was instrumental in Tolono Unity's win, rushing for 193 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries. Those four rushing touchdowns gave Eckstein a new career-high.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Tolono Unity proved: they limited Prairie Central to a paltry 3.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Keegan Germano for the heroic effort on defense: he. Tolono Unity hasn't allowed more than six yards per carry in three consecutive games.
The win got Paxton-Buckley-Loda back to even at 3-3. As for Tolono Unity, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda took a serious blow against Tolono Unity in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 56-6. Thankfully for the Panthers, Garrett Richardson (who rushed for 87 yards and three TDs) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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