The North Platte Panthers will take on the West Platte Bluejays at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Platte has given up an average of 28.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
West Platte is facing North Platte at the wrong time: North Platte suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 35-22 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cardinals. The game was a 14-14 toss-up at halftime, but the Panthers couldn't quite close it out.
Meanwhile, West Platte got the win against Lathrop on Friday by a conclusive 39-14. The victory continues a trend for the Bluejays in their matchups with the Mules: they've now won six in a row.
West Platte's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for North Platte, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 5-3.
North Platte ended up a good deal behind West Platte in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, losing 28-14. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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