It was a proper cat-fight when Panther Creek took on Kennedale on Friday. The Panthers blew past the Wildcats 56-17. Fans of the Panthers have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Panther Creek's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Donovan Webb led the charge by rushing for 125 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only five carries, while also picking up 57 receiving yards and one TD. Webb's longest rush was for an incredible 70 yards. Jalen Lott also helped with two scores in total.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Panther Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Another reason for the win was Panther Creek's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Justin Warren, Ashton Meldrum, and Zatari Palmer, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Despite the loss, Kennedale still got an impressive performance from Riley Bingham, who rushed for 142 yards and one touchdown.
Panthers
| 09/19/25 @ Kennedale | 56-17 |
| 09/11/25 vs Southwest | 63-6 |
| 09/05/25 @ Carter | 49-7 |
| 08/28/25 vs Lake Worth | 63-0 |
The victory keeps Panther Creek at an undefeated 4-0. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.5 points on average this season. As for Kennedale, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Panther Creek will head out to take on Celina at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Bobcats have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Kennedale, they will head out on the road to face off against Dunbar at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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