Panther Creek played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against the Jordan Falcons, falling 35-6. The Catamounts were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-0.
Even if they lost, Panther Creek's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Edwin Akpu refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself. He was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks and making eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Damien Hayes had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 222 yards and four scores for Jordan. Another player making a difference was Landon Melton, who rushed for 122 yards and one TD on only nine carries.
Panther Creek's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Jordan, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Panther Creek will face off against rival Apex at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Jordan is set to take on their familiar foe Green Level at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Hayes and Luke Pagan.
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