Parma had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it four. They were beaten by the Melba Mustangs 66-7. The Panthers lost against the Mustangs in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 42-21 score last time.
Melba's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Rhett Franklin had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 215 yards and four TDs on only 11 carries. Melba also got help from Elias Shoemaker, who showed off his sure hands for 94 receiving yards.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Parma will venture away from home to face off against Caldwell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will be up against the Cougars' rather soft defense (which has allowed 41.63 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Melba, they will head out to take on Marsing at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will be up against the Huskies' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26.86 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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