Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Fairbanks). They took their matchup at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 69-35 win over the West Jefferson Roughriders. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 34 points or more this season.
West Jefferson's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austin Buescher, who threw for 334 yards and four touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score. Wyatt Keyt helped Buescher out on the ground, picking up 94 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Fairbanks' victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. As for West Jefferson, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers faces off against West Liberty-Salem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They have been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 134 points over their last three games. As for West Jefferson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northeastern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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