Pelham is still winless after their game against Calera on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Calera Eagles by a score of 35-33. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Pelham's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kalib Porter, who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 49 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Porter a new career-high in rushing yards. Dylan Smith was another key passer, throwing for 155 yards and two touchdowns.
Antorious Johnson was his usual excellent self, throwing for 400 yards and two touchdowns while completing 73.5% of his passes, and also rushing for 48 yards and three touchdowns for Calera. 106 of those passing yards were hauled in by Elijah Bates.
Pelham's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Calera, the win snapped their losing streak at 13 games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pelham will face off against Chilton County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Calera, they will challenge Chelsea at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Calera is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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