Fossil Ridge had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were dealt a 46-0 loss at the hands of The Colony Cougars on Thursday. The Panthers lost against the Cougars in their previous head to head back in August of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 38-21 score last time.
Malaki Lockhart threw for 55 yards on eight of 26 attempts. On the ground, Darnell Williams rushed for 75 yards.
The Colony's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kendrick McClodden led the charge by rushing for 205 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. That's the most rushing yards McClodden has posted since back in September of 2024. Jaylen Gaines was another key passer, throwing for 237 yards and four TDs.
Fossil Ridge wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 21-9 win against Newman Smith on the 4th. As for The Colony, they have also already played their next matchup, a 24-14 defeat against Wakeland on the 4th.
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