Pelham and Chelsea pushed the score to 36-33 the last time they played Chelsea, but on Friday defenses reigned supreme. The Panthers walked away with a 19-7 win over the Hornets. This was payback for the Panthers, who suffered a 36-33 loss the last time these two teams met.
Pelham's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tristen Rutledge, who rushed for 120 yards and one touchdown. Marcus Arnold was another key pass catcher, picking up 79 receiving yards and one TD.
Morgan Barnes and Chase Stracener certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Barnes rushed for 89 yards and one score on only eight carries, while Stracener rushed for 100 yards. Stracener's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season.
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| 09/05/25 - Away | 19-7 W |
| 09/06/24 - Home | 33-36 L |
| 09/29/23 - Home | 27-7 W |
| 09/23/22 - Away | 35-28 W |
| 09/24/21 - Away | 28-31 L |
| + 5 more games |
Pelham's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Chelsea, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Coincidentally, Pelham and Chelsea will both be playing Calera the next time they take the field. The Panthers will host the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Hornets will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th.
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