The Maxwell Panthers will challenge the Williams Yellowjackets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Maxwell's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Williams has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Maxwell had been on a five-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but Hamilton put an end to it on Friday. The Panthers had to suffer through a 56-7 loss at the hands of the Braves. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Panthers have suffered since August 29th.
Meanwhile, Williams was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 27-22 to Biggs.
Even if they lost, Williams' defense still kept up the pressure with six sacks. In that department, Rafael Moreno was the leader with 2.5. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 5.2 total tackles per game.
Maxwell's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 6-3. As for Williams, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Maxwell has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 210.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Williams struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 191.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Maxwell against Williams when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 35-8 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Yellowjackets' Ricardo Medina, who rushed for 132 yards and one touchdown. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Panthers still be able to contain Medina? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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