It was a proper cat-fight when O'Connor took on Sotomayor on Friday. The Panthers took a blow against the WILDCATS, falling 45-16. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 51-16 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Wyatt McKenzie
| 08/29/25 @ Brandeis | 127 |
| 09/13/25 @ Warren | 99 |
| 09/19/25 vs Sotomayor | 86 |
| 09/05/25 vs United South | 40 |
O'Connor's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wade Carpenter, who threw for 164 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Panthers also got a significant boost from Wyatt McKenzie, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 86 yards.
Cameron Grady went supernova For Sotomayor., rushing for 291 yards and three TDs while picking up 13.9 yards per carry, and also catching a pair of scores. That's the most rushing touchdowns Grady has posted since back in September of 2024. Chauncey Moon was another key player, rushing for 95 yards and one touchdown on only ten carries.
O'Connor's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Sotomayor, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Looking ahead, O'Connor will head out to challenge Harlan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sotomayor, they will welcome Marshall at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The WILDCATS will be up against the Rams' rather soft defense (which has allowed 49 points per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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