The Sterlington Panthers will square off against the Minden Crimson Tide at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sterlington's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Sterlington's win against Union Parish wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers' defense stepped up to hand the Farmers a 1-0 shutout on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for Sterlington in their matchups with Union Parish: they've now won seven in a row.
Meanwhile, after soaring to six goals the game before, Minden was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They fell just short of Evangel Christian Academy by a score of 2-1.
Minden has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9-1 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 13 goals over those five matchups. As for Sterlington, their win bumped their record up to 11-5.
Sterlington came out on top in a nail-biter against Minden in their previous meeting back in January of 2025, sneaking past 2-1. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Crimson Tide have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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