The Patton Panthers will face off against the West Caldwell Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Patton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 31 points last Friday, they were much more limited against R-S Central on Friday. They had to suffer through a 56-7 loss at the hands of the Hilltoppers. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their meetings with the Hilltoppers: they've now lost five in a row.
Despite the loss, Patton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jet Chatman rushed for 124 yards while picking up 7.8 yards per carry.
Meanwhile, West Caldwell played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 48-8 defeat at the hands of East Burke. The Warriors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-2.
Patton's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for West Caldwell, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-5.
Patton couldn't quite get it done against West Caldwell in their previous meeting back in March of 2021 as they fell 24-15. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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