Medina is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Friday. They are taking a road trip to challenge the Nueces Canyon Panthers at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Medina's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Medina lost 76-55 to Faith Academy on Friday. The loss was the Bobcats' first of the season.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, Nueces Canyon brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Veribest on Friday, sneaking past 44-41. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Having lost for the first time this season, Medina fell to 5-1. As for Nueces Canyon, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Medina against Nueces Canyon when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 58-30 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Panthers' Eli Burchett, who rushed for 60 yards and two TDs on only eight carries, and also picked up 43 receiving yards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Bobcats still be able to contain Burchett? There's only one way to find out.
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