Cordova extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 1-6. They were beaten by the Bartlett Panthers 49-8. The Wolves were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-0.
As for Bartlett, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 27.4 points per game.
Leading Bartlett to victory were Patrick Sadler and Jaibriel Bowers. Sadler threw for 102 yards and two TDs, while Bowers rushed for 104 yards and one score on only ten carries. Sadler's passing game has become a key predictor of the Panthers' success: the team is 3-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 0-4 otherwise.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cordova will host First Assembly Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bartlett, after each having a week off, they and Whitehaven will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. The Panthers will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26.29 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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