The Patuxent Panthers will square off against the Thomas Stone Cougars at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Thomas Stone took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Patuxent, who comes in off a win.
Patuxent had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 21-point drubbing they dealt Leonardtown on Friday. The Panthers put the hurt on the Raiders with a sharp 28-7 win. That looming 28-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.
Patuxent's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brayden Watson, who threw for 182 yards and a pair of TDs.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Patuxent proved: they limited Leonardtown to a paltry two yards per carry. The team can thank Jaxon Sullivan for the heroic effort on defense: he. Patuxent's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 3.8.
Jaxon Sullivan
| 09/12/25 vs North Point | 4 |
| 09/18/25 @ St. Charles | 4 |
| 09/05/25 @ Westlake | 7 |
| 09/26/25 vs Northern | 10 |
| 10/03/25 @ Leonardtown | 12 |
Patuxent's defense didn't let Bradley Hager, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Sullivan and Nathan Sands, who racked up all four sacks between them. Sullivan also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 12.
Meanwhile, Thomas Stone was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were dealt a 35-0 defeat at the hands of North Point. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Cougars were not able to get on the board.
Thomas Stone's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Patuxent, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Patuxent against Thomas Stone in their previous meeting back in September of 2022, as the team secured a 56-14 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Cougars' Bailey Washington, who rushed for 97 yards and two scores on only ten carries. Now that he won't be playing on Saturday, will it be easier for the Panthers to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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