Upsala/Swanville had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 34-22 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Parkers Prairie Panthers on Friday. The Patriots lost against the Panthers in their previous head to head back in November of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 33-0 score last time.
Upsala/Swanville's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dalton Welinski, who rushed for 62 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Parkers Prairie was led to victory by Isaac Ruckheim and Nolan Boesl. Ruckheim gained 55 total yards and two touchdowns, while Boesl rushed for 25 yards and one TD.
Looking ahead, Upsala/Swanville will be playing in front of their home fans against Benson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Parkers Prairie, they will venture away from home to face off against Breckenridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Panthers their first taste of in-conference action this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
