McPherson couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost  28-6 to the Great Bend Panthers on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest  loss the Bullpups have suffered  since September 15, 2023.
  Carter Allen threw for 107 yards and a touchdown.  
 Bishop Brown was his top target, picking up 43 receiving yards.  On the ground, 
 Catch Delaney rushed for 51 yards, and also caught a touchdown.
 Great Bend got their  win on the backs of several key players, but it was  Daxton Minton out in front who picked up five receiving yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 98 yards and a touchdown while completing 76.9% of his passes. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget  Cooper Ohnmacht, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
 Both  squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McPherson will host Circle  at 7:00  p.m.  on Friday. As for Great Bend, they will welcome Olathe South  at 7:00  p.m.  on Friday.
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