O'Connor extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-5. They took a blow against the Brennan Bears, falling 67-7. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 608th, while the Bears are ranked 60th).
Connor Christian threw for 35 yards on four of eight attempts. Mauricio Galvan was his top target, picking up 28 receiving yards. On the ground, Gabriel Tovar rushed for 113 yards.
As for Brennan, their win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.9 points on average over those games.
Brennan's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayshawn Mitchell, who picked up 113 receiving yards and three scores, and also punched in one TD on the ground. Mitchell showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 52 yards. Cayden Glass was another key passer, throwing for 129 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 5-for-5 passing.
Coincidentally, O'Connor and Brennan will both be playing Marshall the next time they take the field. The Bears will host the Rams at 2:00 p.m. on the 11th, while the Panthers will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th.
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