Gillespie had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-3 to make it six. They took a blow against the Pana Panthers, falling 36-8. The Miners were not able to make up for their defeat to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
As for Pana, their record is now 3-1. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 241st, while Gillespie is ranked 489th).
Pana's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Parker Moore led the charge by rushing for 39 yards and three scores, while also throwing for 134 yards and one touchdown on only ten passes. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Moore a new career-high. Cayden Durbin was another key back, rushing for 100 yards and one TD on only 11 carries.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Gillespie is set to face off against their familiar foe Vandalia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Pana will square off against rival Greenville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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