Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Friday. Newberry came out on top against Palatka by a score of 21-13. Newberry hasn't had any issues with Palatka recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Kaleb Woods
| 09/26/25 vs Palatka | 117 |
| 09/12/25 @ Keystone Heights | 64 |
| 09/05/25 vs Vanguard | 16 |
| 08/29/25 vs Hawthorne | 60 |
| 08/22/25 @ University Christian | 5 |
| + 4 more games |
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Kaleb Woods and Jamarcus Wimberly. Woods rushed for 117 yards and two TDs while Wimberly rushed for 70 yards on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards Woods has posted since back in October of 2024.
Newberry was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Newberry didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Davon Rim picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. Rim is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Newberry picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 2-3. As for Palatka, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Coming up, Newberry will take on Santa Fe at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Palatka, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Bradford at 7:00 p.m. The Tornadoes' defense has only allowed 5.5 points per game this season, so the Panthers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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