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| 10/24/25 - Home | 38-7 W |
| 10/25/24 - Away | 27-20 W |
| 09/22/23 - Away | 13-35 L |
| 09/09/22 - Home | 20-53 L |
| 10/15/21 - Home | 41-13 W |
| + 5 more games |
It was a proper cat-fight when Maxwell challenged Portola on Friday. The Panthers simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Tigers 38-7. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won five matchups by 31 points or more so far this season.
Erik New produced another solid effort rushing for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Levi Velasquez, who rushed for 54 yards and one TD on only six carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Maxwell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Portola only rushed for 64.
Maxwell pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.0 points over those games. As for Portola, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maxwell will challenge Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' defense better be ready for this one: the Braves have averaged an impressive 48.6 points per game this season. As for Portola, they will face off against Redding Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will need to watch out since the Lions have now posted at least 31 points in their last five matchups.
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